Total enrollment
3,390
-177 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Mitchell County
Georgia · Public K-12
For a Georgia county, Mitchell County operates a compact public-school system: 8 schools and 3,390 students, broken out as 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Mitchell County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mitchell County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.1% | #97 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,390 | #85 of 137 | #1,716 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #57 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #3 of 137 | #423 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 89.8% | #67 of 137 | #283 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.3% | #75 of 137 | #716 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.
Mitchell County school rankings
Residents
21,058
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
3,390
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,613
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.8%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,197 students
Middle
2
537 students
High
2
715 students
Combined / other
1
941 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pelham City
1,246 students · 3 districts in Mitchell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mitchell 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+
14.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.9% under 18
Test scores in Mitchell County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Mitchell County Elementary School· 24.4%
- Mitchell County Middle School· 23.4%
- Pelham Elementary School· 21.0%
- Pelham City Middle School· 20.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baconton Community Charter School | Baconton | Combined | PK-12 | 941 | · |
| Pelham Elementary School | Pelham | Elementary | PK-05 | 578 | · |
| Pelham High School | Pelham | High | 09-12 | 381 | · |
| Mitchell County Primary School | Camilla | Elementary | PK-02 | 343 | · |
| Mitchell County High School | Camilla | High | 09-12 | 334 | · |
| Pelham City Middle School | Pelham | Middle | 06-08 | 287 | · |
| Mitchell County Elementary School | Baconton | Elementary | 03-05 | 276 | · |
| Mitchell County Middle School | Camilla | Middle | 06-08 | 250 | · |
Cities in Mitchell County
About Mitchell County
Mitchell County is a low-population county of about 21,058 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,390 students across 8 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $57,613, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Mitchell County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,197 students), 2 middle schools (537), 2 high schools (715), and 1 combined or other schools.
Pelham City dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,246 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Mitchell County has shrank 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,567 students to 3,390.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Mitchell 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