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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.

7-year change in Mitchell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,390
-256 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 34%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
55%
was 58%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
3,390
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
White
46%
Hispanic
5%
Black
45%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
34%
Hispanic
9%
Black
55%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Mitchell County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Baconton Community Charter SchoolBacontonCombinedPK-12941·
Pelham Elementary SchoolPelhamElementaryPK-05578·
Pelham High SchoolPelhamHigh09-12381·
Mitchell County Primary SchoolCamillaElementaryPK-02343·
Mitchell County High SchoolCamillaHigh09-12334·
Pelham City Middle SchoolPelhamMiddle06-08287·
Mitchell County Elementary SchoolBacontonElementary03-05276·
Mitchell County Middle SchoolCamillaMiddle06-08250·

Cities in Mitchell County

Camilla3 schoolsPelham3 schoolsBaconton2 schools

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 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Mitchell County has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,646 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

How many public schools are in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County, Georgia has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,390 students.
How many high schools are in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 715 students.
How many middle schools are in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County, Georgia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 537 students.
How many elementary schools are in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,197 students.
What is the largest school district in Mitchell County?
Pelham City is the largest school district in Mitchell County, serving approximately 1,246 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mitchell County?
Mitchell County, Georgia has a population of approximately 21,058, with a median age of 40. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mitchell County?
Median household income in Mitchell County is $57,613, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 17.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mitchell County?
Approximately 14.3% of adults 25 and older in Mitchell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mitchell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 89.8% of students in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County schools?
Across Mitchell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.8 to 1.

Mitchell County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data