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Lumpkin County

Georgia · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 3,749 students, in a county of 34,505 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,749
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,448
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.4%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lumpkin County
3,749 students · 1 district in Lumpkin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lumpkin 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
90%
Hispanic
6%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.7%
civilian labor
Median age
37
17.0% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lumpkin County High SchoolDahlonegaHigh09-121,134·
Lumpkin County Middle SchoolDahlonegaMiddle06-08862·
Blackburn Elementary SchoolDawsonvilleElementaryKG-05778·
Lumpkin County Elementary SchoolDahlonegaElementaryPK-05583·
Long Branch Elementary SchoolDahlonegaElementaryKG-05392·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Lumpkin County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Lumpkin County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,749.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Lumpkin County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County is the largest school district in Lumpkin County, serving approximately 3,749 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County, Georgia has a population of approximately 34,505, with a median age of 37. About 17.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Lumpkin County?
Median household income in Lumpkin County is $77,448, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lumpkin County?
Approximately 31.6% of adults 25 and older in Lumpkin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lumpkin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.4% of students in Lumpkin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lumpkin County schools?
Across Lumpkin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County residents are approximately 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Lumpkin County is owner-occupied?
Lumpkin County has about 13,539 housing units, of which roughly 76.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data