Total enrollment
2,693
-284 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
Dodge County
Georgia · Public K-12
Parents in Dodge County researching K-12 options have 8 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 2,693 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
4-year change in Dodge County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dodge County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.6% | #87 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,693 | #101 of 137 | #1,947 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #72 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #15 of 137 | #788 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.8% | #23 of 137 | #108 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.5% | #59 of 137 | #588 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Dodge County school rankings
Residents
19,805
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
2,693
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$51,587
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,203 students
Middle
1
596 students
High
3
894 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dodge County Public Schools
2,659 students · 2 districts in Dodge County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dodge County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
18.7% under 18
Test scores in Dodge County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Dodge County Middle School· 29.5%
- Dodge County Elementary School· 29.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County High School | Eastman | High | 09-12 | 809 | · |
| Dodge County Primary School | Eastman | Elementary | PK-02 | 668 | · |
| Dodge County Middle School | Eastman | Middle | 06-08 | 596 | · |
| Dodge County Elementary School | Eastman | Elementary | 03-05 | 535 | · |
| DAC (Dodge County Achievement Center) | Eastman | High | 06-12 | 51 | · |
| Eastman Youth Development Campus | Eastman | High | 05-12 | 34 | · |
| North Dodge Elementary School | Eastman | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| South Dodge Elementary School | Eastman | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Dodge County
About Dodge County
Across the thinly populated Georgia county of Dodge County of about 19,805 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,693 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,587 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 18% noticeably below the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Dodge County spans 2 elementary schools (1,203 students), 1 middle school (596), 3 high schools (894), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Dodge County is Dodge County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,659 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Dodge County has contracted 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,977 students to 2,693.
On allk12, the community for Dodge County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data