Total enrollment
1,774
+660 (+59%) vs SY 2020-21
Jenkins County
Georgia · Public K-12
Jenkins County hosts 4 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,774 Georgia students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Jenkins County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jenkins County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.5% | #93 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,774 | #115 of 137 | #2,328 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #114 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #124 of 137 | #1,898 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.8% | #15 of 137 | #47 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.9% | #58 of 137 | #573 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
8,711
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,774
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$44,389
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
601 students
Middle
1
260 students
High
1
309 students
Combined / other
1
604 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jenkins County Public Schools
1,774 students · 1 district in Jenkins County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jenkins 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+
10.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
17.2% under 18
Test scores in Jenkins County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of GA @ Jenkins | Millen | Combined | KG-12 | 604 | · |
| Jenkins County Elementary School | Millen | Elementary | PK-05 | 601 | · |
| Jenkins County High School | Millen | High | 09-12 | 309 | · |
| Jenkins County Middle School | Millen | Middle | 06-08 | 260 | · |
Cities in Jenkins County
About Jenkins County
Jenkins County is a small Georgia county of about 8,711 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,774 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $44,389, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 29% below the Georgia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Jenkins County is built around 1 elementary school (601 students), 1 middle school (260), 1 high school (309), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Jenkins County is Jenkins County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,774 students.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 59%: 1,114 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,774 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Jenkins County added 1 school, going from 3 to 4.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Jenkins County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data