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Miller County

Georgia · Public K-12

Miller County in Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 772 students with Miller County Public Schools the largest district. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Miller County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
772
-233 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 58%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
43%
was 38%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
772
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,425
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
365 students
Middle
1
171 students
High
1
236 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Miller County Public Schools
772 students · 1 district in Miller County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Miller 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
65%
Hispanic
3%
Black
28%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
5%
Black
43%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Miller County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Miller County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Miller County Elementary SchoolColquittElementaryPK-05365·
Miller County High SchoolColquittHigh09-12236·
Miller County Middle SchoolColquittMiddle06-08171·

Cities in Miller County

Colquitt3 schools

About Miller County

Across the compact Georgia county of Miller County of about 5,850 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 772 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,425, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 22%. That income level is 18% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

In terms of grade levels, Miller County comprises 1 elementary school (365 students), 1 middle school (171), and 1 high school (236).

Miller County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 772 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 23%: 1,005 students in SY 2017-18 versus 772 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 58% to 48% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Miller County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Miller County?
Miller County, Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 772 students.
How many high schools are in Miller County?
Miller County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 236 students.
How many middle schools are in Miller County?
Miller County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 171 students.
How many elementary schools are in Miller County?
Miller County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 365 students.
What is the largest school district in Miller County?
Miller County Public Schools is the largest school district in Miller County, serving approximately 772 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Miller County?
Miller County has roughly 5,850 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Miller County?
Median household income in Miller County is $51,425, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 21.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Miller County?
Approximately 21.3% of adults 25 and older in Miller County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Miller County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.6% of students in Miller 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 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Miller County schools?
Across Miller County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data