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Screven County

Georgia · Public K-12

Public schools in Screven County, Georgia total 3, with combined enrollment of about 2,066 students against a county population of 14,130. That breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Screven County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,066
-280 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 47%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
48%
was 47%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
2,066
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,792
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
79.3%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
1
1,005 students
Middle
1
452 students
High
1
609 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Screven County Public Schools
2,066 students · 1 district in Screven County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Screven 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
56%
Hispanic
3%
Black
39%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
4%
Black
47%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Screven County

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

See all 2 schools in Screven County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Screven County Elementary SchoolSylvaniaElementaryPK-051,005·
Screven County High SchoolSylvaniaHigh09-12609·
Screven County Middle SchoolSylvaniaMiddle06-08452·

Cities in Screven County

Sylvania3 schools

About Screven County

Across the sparse Georgia county of Screven County of about 14,130 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 2,066 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $52,792 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 16% lower than the Georgia median.

In terms of grade levels, Screven County consists of 1 elementary school (1,005 students), 1 middle school (452), and 1 high school (609).

Screven County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,066 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Screven County has fell 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,346 students to 2,066. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 47% to 44% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Screven County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Screven County?
Screven County, Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,066 students.
How many high schools are in Screven County?
Screven County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 609 students.
How many middle schools are in Screven County?
Screven County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 452 students.
How many elementary schools are in Screven County?
Screven County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 1,005 students.
What is the largest school district in Screven County?
Screven County Public Schools is the largest school district in Screven County, serving approximately 2,066 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Screven County?
Screven County, Georgia has a population of approximately 14,130, with a median age of 43. About 20.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Screven County?
Median household income in Screven County is $52,792, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Screven County?
Approximately 14.7% of adults 25 and older in Screven County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Screven County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 79.3% of students in Screven 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 Screven County schools?
Across Screven County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data