Total enrollment
338
-141 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
Stewart County
Georgia · Public K-12
Stewart County runs 3 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 113 students. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Stewart County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 4%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
92%
was 95%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
338
NCES CCD
Median income
$33,250
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
142 students
Middle
1
82 students
High
1
114 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stewart County Public Schools
338 students · 1 district in Stewart County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Stewart 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+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
12.2% under 18
Test scores in Stewart County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County Elementary School | Lumpkin | Elementary | PK-05 | 142 | · |
| Stewart County High School | Lumpkin | High | 09-12 | 114 | · |
| Stewart County Middle School | Lumpkin | Middle | 06-08 | 82 | · |
Cities in Stewart County
About Stewart County
Stewart County is a sparse county of about 4,869 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 338 students across 3 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $33,250, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 47% lower than the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Stewart County covers 1 elementary school (142 students), 1 middle school (82), and 1 high school (114).
The largest single district in Stewart County is Stewart County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 338 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Stewart County has fell 29% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 479 students to 338. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 95% to 92% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Stewart 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data