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Talbot County

Georgia · Public K-12

Talbot County reports 1 public K-12 school and roughly 364 students enrolled, per NCES.

7-year change in Talbot County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
364
-116 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
10%
was 9%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
89%
was 91%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
364
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,597
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.2%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
364 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Talbot County Public Schools
364 students · 1 district in Talbot County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Talbot 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
40%
Hispanic
1%
Black
54%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
10%
Hispanic
1%
Black
89%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
51
16.5% under 18

Test scores in Talbot County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. Central Elementary/High School· 18.1%

See all 1 schools in Talbot County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Central Elementary/High SchoolTalbottonCombinedPK-12364·

Cities in Talbot County

Talbotton1 school

About Talbot County

In Georgia, Talbot County is a small county of about 5,742 residents. 1 public schools across the county hosts about 364 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $41,597 a year, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 21%. That income level is 34% below the Georgia median.

The largest single district in Talbot County is Talbot County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 364 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 24%: 480 students in SY 2017-18 versus 364 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Talbot County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Talbot County?
Talbot County, Georgia has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 364 students.
What is the largest school district in Talbot County?
Talbot County Public Schools is the largest school district in Talbot County, serving approximately 364 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Talbot County?
Talbot County has roughly 5,742 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Talbot County?
Median household income in Talbot County is $41,597, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 20.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Talbot County?
Approximately 12.1% of adults 25 and older in Talbot County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Talbot County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.2% of students in Talbot 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 Talbot County schools?
Across Talbot County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Talbot County?
Talbot County residents are approximately 40% White, 1% Hispanic, 54% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Talbot County is owner-occupied?
Talbot County has about 3,058 housing units, of which roughly 79.6% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Talbot County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Talbot County include Central Elementary/High School. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data