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Jenkins County

Georgia · Public K-12

3 public schools serving approximately 1,146 students, in a county of 8,711 residents.

Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,146
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,389
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
93.3%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jenkins County
1,146 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
39%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
50%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
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

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jenkins County Elementary SchoolMillenElementaryPK-05569·
Jenkins County High SchoolMillenHigh09-12321·
Jenkins County Middle SchoolMillenMiddle06-08256·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jenkins County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Jenkins County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,146.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jenkins County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County is the largest school district in Jenkins County, serving approximately 1,146 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 93.3% 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 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jenkins County schools?
Across Jenkins County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jenkins County?
Jenkins County residents are approximately 55% White, 9% Hispanic, 37% Black, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jenkins County is owner-occupied?
Jenkins County has about 4,387 housing units, of which roughly 82.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data