Total enrollment
10,925
+826 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Liberty County
Georgia · Public K-12
The 12 public K-12 schools in Liberty County cover all standard grade bands (7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment around 10,925.
4-year change in Liberty County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Liberty County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #101 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10,925 | #36 of 137 | #760 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #46 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #136 of 137 | #2,252 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 88.6% | #73 of 137 | #304 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #32 of 137 | #391 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.
Liberty County school rankings
Residents
67,397
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
1 districts
Enrollment
10,925
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,456
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.7%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
7
5,379 students
Middle
3
2,454 students
High
2
3,092 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Liberty County Public Schools
10,925 students · 1 district in Liberty County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Liberty 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+
20.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.9%
civilian labor
Median age
29
27.8% under 18
Test scores in Liberty County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Taylors Creek Elementary School· 43.2%
- Liberty Elementary School· 35.6%
- Midway Middle School· 34.2%
- Frank Long Elementary School· 31.7%
- Lewis Frasier Middle School· 31.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | Hinesville | High | 09-12 | 1,900 | · |
| Liberty County High School | Hinesville | High | 09-12 | 1,192 | · |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Hinesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,162 | · |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Hinesville | Middle | 06-08 | 876 | · |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | Hinesville | Middle | 06-08 | 828 | · |
| Taylors Creek Elementary School | Hinesville | Elementary | KG-05 | 765 | · |
| Midway Middle School | Midway | Middle | 06-08 | 750 | · |
| Waldo Pafford Elementary School | Hinesville | Elementary | KG-05 | 741 | · |
| Joseph Martin Elementary School | Hinesville | Elementary | KG-05 | 720 | · |
| Liberty Elementary School | Midway | Elementary | KG-05 | 718 | · |
| Frank Long Elementary School | Hinesville | Elementary | KG-05 | 685 | · |
| Lyman Hall Elementary School | Hinesville | Elementary | KG-05 | 588 | · |
Cities in Liberty County
About Liberty County
In Georgia, Liberty County is a medium-population county of about 67,397 residents. 12 public schools across the county educates about 10,925 students between them.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,456 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Liberty County covers 7 elementary schools (5,379 students), 3 middle schools (2,454), and 2 high schools (3,092).
Liberty County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 10,925 students across Liberty County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 8%: 10,099 students in SY 2020-21 versus 10,925 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Liberty County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data