Total enrollment
3,007
-4 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Elbert County
Georgia · Public K-12
Elbert County hosts 5 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 3,007 Georgia students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Elbert County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Elbert County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 28.5% | #105 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,007 | #95 of 137 | #1,842 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #88 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #67 of 137 | #1,401 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.4% | #27 of 137 | #134 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.6% | #25 of 137 | #340 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.
Residents
19,849
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,007
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,450
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.4%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,441 students
Middle
1
650 students
High
1
916 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Elbert County Public Schools
3,007 students · 1 district in Elbert County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Elbert 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+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Elbert County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County High School | Elberton | High | 09-12 | 916 | · |
| Elbert County Middle School | Elberton | Middle | 06-08 | 650 | · |
| Elbert County Primary School | Elberton | Elementary | KG-02 | 647 | · |
| Elbert County Elementary School | Elberton | Elementary | 03-05 | 633 | · |
| Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center | Elberton | Elementary | PK-PK | 161 | · |
Cities in Elbert County
About Elbert County
Elbert County is a sparse Georgia county of about 19,849 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 3,007 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,450, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 7% lower than the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Elbert County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,441 students), 1 middle school (650), and 1 high school (916).
Elbert County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,007 students across Elbert County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Elbert County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,011 students to 3,007.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Elbert County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data