Total enrollment
1,610
-42 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
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).
4-year change in Irwin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Irwin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,610 | #119 of 137 | #2,422 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #128 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #43 of 137 | #1,122 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #4 of 137 | #14 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.4% | #78 of 137 | #766 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
9,285
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,610
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Irwin County Middle School· 33.2%
- Irwin County Elementary School· 31.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin County Elementary School | Ocilla | Elementary | PK-05 | 760 | · |
| Irwin County High School | Ocilla | High | 09-12 | 483 | · |
| Irwin County Middle School | Ocilla | Middle | 06-08 | 367 | · |
Cities in Irwin County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,610 students, declined 3% from the 1,652 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data