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Randolph County

Georgia · Public K-12

Public schools in Randolph County, Georgia total 4, with combined enrollment of about 1,157 students against a county population of 6,196. That breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Randolph County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,157
+39 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,157
NCES CCD
Median income
$28,380
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
294 students
Middle
1
139 students
High
1
202 students
Combined / other
1
522 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Randolph County Public Schools
635 students · 2 districts in Randolph County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Randolph 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
27%
Hispanic
4%
Black
67%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
32%
Hispanic
2%
Black
62%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.9%
civilian labor
Median age
35
27.0% under 18

Test scores in Randolph County

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

See all 2 schools in Randolph County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter AcademyShellmanCombinedPK-12522·
Randolph County Elementary SchoolCuthbertElementaryPK-05294·
Randolph Clay High SchoolCuthbertHigh09-12202·
Randolph County Middle SchoolCuthbertMiddle06-08139·

Cities in Randolph County

Cuthbert3 schoolsShellman1 school

About Randolph County

In Georgia, Randolph County is a small county of about 6,196 residents. 4 public schools across the county instructs about 1,157 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $28,380, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 55% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Randolph County is made up of 1 elementary school (294 students), 1 middle school (139), 1 high school (202), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Randolph County is Randolph County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 635 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Randolph County has increased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,118 students to 1,157.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Randolph County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Randolph County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Randolph County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,157.
How many high schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 202 students.
How many middle schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 139 students.
How many elementary schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 294 students.
What is the largest school district in Randolph County?
Randolph County Public Schools is the largest school district in Randolph County, serving approximately 635 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Randolph County?
Randolph County, Georgia has a population of approximately 6,196, with a median age of 35. About 27.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Randolph County?
Median household income in Randolph County is $28,380, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 23.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Randolph County?
Approximately 16.4% of adults 25 and older in Randolph County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Randolph County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Randolph 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 Randolph County schools?
Across Randolph County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data