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Irwin County

Georgia · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Georgia, 3 sit inside Irwin County, collectively enrolling roughly 1,610 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Irwin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,610
-123 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 62%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
35%
was 32%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,610
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,384
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
760 students
Middle
1
367 students
High
1
483 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Irwin County Public Schools
1,610 students · 1 district in Irwin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Irwin 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
White
69%
Hispanic
7%
Black
24%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
6%
Black
35%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.7% under 18

Test scores in Irwin County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Irwin County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Irwin County Elementary SchoolOcillaElementaryPK-05760·
Irwin County High SchoolOcillaHigh09-12483·
Irwin County Middle SchoolOcillaMiddle06-08367·

Cities in Irwin County

Ocilla3 schools

About Irwin County

Irwin County is a thinly populated Georgia county of about 9,285 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 1,610 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,384 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 20%. That income level is 18% below the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Irwin County spans 1 elementary school (760 students), 1 middle school (367), and 1 high school (483).

The largest single district in Irwin County is Irwin County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,610 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,610 students, declined 7% from the 1,733 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 62% to 56%.

On allk12, the community for Irwin 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

How many K-12 schools serve Irwin County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Irwin County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,610.
How many high schools are in Irwin County?
Irwin County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 483 students.
How many middle schools are in Irwin County?
Irwin County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 367 students.
How many elementary schools are in Irwin County?
Irwin County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 760 students.
What is the largest school district in Irwin County?
Irwin County Public Schools is the largest school district in Irwin County, serving approximately 1,610 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Irwin County?
Irwin County has roughly 9,285 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Irwin County?
Median household income in Irwin County is $51,384, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 19.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Irwin County?
Approximately 15.2% of adults 25 and older in Irwin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Irwin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Irwin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Irwin County schools?
Across Irwin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data