Total enrollment
2,753
-117 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Fannin County
Georgia · Public K-12
Across Fannin County, 5 public K-12 schools educate around 2,753 students, roughly 1 in 9 residents. The level mix runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Fannin 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 Fannin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.7% | #55 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,753 | #99 of 137 | #1,931 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #90 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #33 of 137 | #991 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 92.0% | #57 of 137 | #244 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.2% | #132 of 137 | #2,103 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
25,742
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,753
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,073
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,291 students
Middle
1
638 students
High
1
824 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fannin County Public Schools
2,753 students · 1 district in Fannin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Fannin 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+
24.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
54
15.5% under 18
Test scores in Fannin County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County High School | Blue Ridge | High | 09-12 | 824 | · |
| Fannin County Middle School | Blue Ridge | Middle | 06-08 | 638 | · |
| East Fannin Elementary School | Morganton | Elementary | PK-05 | 465 | · |
| West Fannin Elementary School | Blue Ridge | Elementary | PK-05 | 443 | · |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Blue Ridge | Elementary | PK-05 | 383 | · |
Cities in Fannin County
About Fannin County
In Georgia, Fannin County is a small county of about 25,742 residents. 5 public schools across the county serves about 2,753 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,073 a year, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 9% lower than the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Fannin County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,291 students), 1 middle school (638), and 1 high school (824).
Fannin County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,753 students across Fannin County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,753 students, shrank 4% from the 2,870 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fannin County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data