Total enrollment
4,724
+1,010 (+27%) vs SY 2017-18
Long County
Georgia · Public K-12
Within Long County, Georgia, families have 5 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 4,724 K-12 students. Long County Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Long County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 49%
% Hispanic
20%
was 16%
% Black
27%
was 26%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
4,724
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,808
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
77.0%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
3
2,364 students
Middle
1
1,007 students
High
1
1,353 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Long County Public Schools
4,724 students · 1 district in Long County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Long 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+
13.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
34
27.6% under 18
Test scores in Long County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- McClelland Elementary School· 28.8%
- Smiley Elementary School· 28.2%
- Long County Middle School· 26.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long County High School | Ludowici | High | 09-12 | 1,353 | · |
| Long County Middle School | Ludowici | Middle | 06-08 | 1,007 | · |
| Long County Primary School | Ludowici | Elementary | PK-01 | 905 | · |
| Smiley Elementary School | Ludowici | Elementary | 02-03 | 765 | · |
| McClelland Elementary School | Ludowici | Elementary | 04-05 | 694 | · |
Cities in Long County
About Long County
In Georgia, Long County is a low-population county of about 18,374 residents. 5 public schools across the county educates about 4,724 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $68,808, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Long County covers 3 elementary schools (2,364 students), 1 middle school (1,007), and 1 high school (1,353).
Long County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,724 students across Long County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,724 students, expanded 27% from the 3,714 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 49% to 41% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Long County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data