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Lumpkin County

Georgia · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Lumpkin County's 5 public schools is roughly 3,754 students, an average of about 751 per school. Lumpkin County Public Schools runs the largest share. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Lumpkin County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,754
+21 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Lumpkin County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn GeorgiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
45.4%#38 of 129N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,754#76 of 137#1,608 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#97 of 137N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.4:1#84 of 137#1,546 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
54.4%#117 of 137#1,388 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
25.5%#129 of 137#1,947 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.
Residents
34,505
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,754
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,448
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.4%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,765 students
Middle
1
864 students
High
1
1,125 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lumpkin County Public Schools
3,754 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
10%
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

Test scores in Lumpkin County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 4 schools in Lumpkin County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lumpkin County High SchoolDahlonegaHigh09-121,125·
Lumpkin County Middle SchoolDahlonegaMiddle06-08864·
Blackburn Elementary SchoolDawsonvilleElementaryPK-05779·
Cottrell Elementary SchoolDahlonegaElementaryPK-05583·
Long Branch Elementary SchoolDahlonegaElementaryPK-05403·

Cities in Lumpkin County

Dahlonega4 schoolsDawsonville1 school

About Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County is a low-population county of about 34,505 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 3,754 students across 5 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,448, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 23% higher than the Georgia median.

In terms of grade levels, Lumpkin County covers 3 elementary schools (1,765 students), 1 middle school (864), and 1 high school (1,125).

Lumpkin County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,754 students across Lumpkin County.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lumpkin County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,733 students to 3,754.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lumpkin County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

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 3,754.
How many high schools are in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 1,125 students.
How many middle schools are in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 864 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,765 students.
What is the largest school district in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County Public Schools is the largest school district in Lumpkin County, serving approximately 3,754 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 54.4% 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 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lumpkin County schools?
Across Lumpkin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data