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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.

7-year change in Jenkins County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,774
+622 (+54%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 39%
% Hispanic
6%
was 7%
% Black
47%
was 52%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,774
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
White
55%
Hispanic
9%
Black
37%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
42%
Hispanic
6%
Black
47%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 2 schools in Jenkins County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Virtual Preparatory Academy of GA @ JenkinsMillenCombinedKG-12604·
Jenkins County Elementary SchoolMillenElementaryPK-05601·
Jenkins County High SchoolMillenHigh09-12309·
Jenkins County Middle SchoolMillenMiddle06-08260·

Cities in Jenkins County

Millen4 schools

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 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 54%: 1,152 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,774 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Jenkins County added 1 school, going from 3 to 4. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 52% to 47% over the same window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Jenkins County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Jenkins County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,774.
How many high schools are in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 309 students.
How many middle schools are in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 260 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 601 students.
What is the largest school district in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County Public Schools is the largest school district in Jenkins County, serving approximately 1,774 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Jenkins County?
Jenkins County, Georgia has a population of approximately 8,711, with a median age of 42. About 17.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jenkins County?
Median household income in Jenkins County is $44,389, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jenkins County?
Approximately 10.3% of adults 25 and older in Jenkins County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jenkins County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.8% of students in Jenkins 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 Jenkins County schools?
Across Jenkins County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data