Total enrollment
3,855
-76 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Stephens County
Georgia · Public K-12
Across Stephens County, 6 public K-12 schools educate around 3,855 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Stephens County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Stephens County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,855 | #74 of 137 | #1,580 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #78 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #44 of 137 | #1,144 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 95.3% | #43 of 137 | #199 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.8% | #111 of 137 | #1,193 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.
Residents
27,012
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
3,855
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,754
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.3%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
1,579 students
Middle
2
1,143 students
High
1
1,133 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stephens County Public Schools
3,855 students · 1 district in Stephens County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Stephens 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+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.3% under 18
Test scores in Stephens County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County High School | Toccoa | High | 09-12 | 1,133 | · |
| Stephens County Middle School | Toccoa | Middle | 06-08 | 848 | · |
| Toccoa Elementary School | Toccoa | Elementary | 02-04 | 605 | · |
| Liberty Elementary School | Toccoa | Elementary | 01-02 | 571 | · |
| Big A Elementary School | Eastanollee | Elementary | PK-KG | 403 | · |
| Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy | Toccoa | Middle | 05-05 | 295 | · |
Cities in Stephens County
About Stephens County
Stephens County is a low-population county of about 27,012 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 3,855 students across 6 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,754, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% meaningfully below the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Stephens County covers 3 elementary schools (1,579 students), 2 middle schools (1,143), and 1 high school (1,133).
Stephens County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,855 students across Stephens County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 3,931 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,855 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Stephens County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data