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Schley County

Georgia · Public K-12

Schley County operates 2 public K-12 schools across Georgia, with a combined student body of roughly 1,253 and a county population near 4,513. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Schley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,253
-67 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 77%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
14%
was 16%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
1,253
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,875
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.0%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
1
604 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
649 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Schley County Public Schools
1,253 students · 1 district in Schley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Schley 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
83%
Hispanic
1%
Black
15%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
6%
Black
14%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
24.6% under 18

Test scores in Schley County

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

See all 2 schools in Schley County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Schley Middle High SchoolEllavilleHigh06-12649·
Schley County Elementary SchoolEllavilleElementaryPK-05604·

Cities in Schley County

Ellaville2 schools

About Schley County

Schley County is a low-population county of about 4,513 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,253 students across 2 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,875 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 9% noticeably below the Georgia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Schley County covers 1 elementary school (604 students), and 1 high school (649).

The largest single district in Schley County is Schley County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,253 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Schley County has contracted 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,320 students to 1,253.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Schley County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Schley County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Schley County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,253.
How many high schools are in Schley County?
Schley County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 649 students.
How many elementary schools are in Schley County?
Schley County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 604 students.
What is the largest school district in Schley County?
Schley County Public Schools is the largest school district in Schley County, serving approximately 1,253 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Schley County?
Schley County, Georgia has a population of approximately 4,513, with a median age of 42. About 24.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Schley County?
Median household income in Schley County is $56,875, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Schley County?
Approximately 22.2% of adults 25 and older in Schley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Schley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.0% of students in Schley 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 Schley County schools?
Across Schley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Schley County?
Schley County residents are approximately 83% White, 1% Hispanic, 15% Black, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data