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Telfair County

Georgia · Public K-12

In Telfair County, 4 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high. Combined enrollment is about 1,543 students.

7-year change in Telfair County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,543
-214 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 49%
% Hispanic
8%
was 7%
% Black
38%
was 40%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,543
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,929
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
793 students
Middle
1
344 students
High
2
406 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Telfair County Public Schools
1,543 students · 1 district in Telfair County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Telfair 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
51%
Hispanic
15%
Black
37%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
8%
Black
38%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
10.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
16.1% under 18

Test scores in Telfair County

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

See all 2 schools in Telfair County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Telfair County ElementaryMc Rae HelenaElementaryPK-05793·
Telfair County High SchoolMc Rae HelenaHigh09-12388·
Telfair County Middle SchoolMc Rae HelenaMiddle06-08344·
Telfair Alternative Preparation SchoolMc Rae HelenaHigh06-1218·

Cities in Telfair County

Mc Rae Helena4 schools

About Telfair County

Across the compact Georgia county of Telfair County of about 11,831 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,543 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $50,929, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 21%. That income level is 19% lower than the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Telfair County is built around 1 elementary school (793 students), 1 middle school (344), and 2 high schools (406).

Telfair County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,543 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Telfair County has contracted 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,757 students to 1,543.

On allk12, the community for Telfair 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 K-12 schools serve Telfair County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Telfair County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,543.
How many high schools are in Telfair County?
Telfair County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 406 students.
How many middle schools are in Telfair County?
Telfair County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 344 students.
How many elementary schools are in Telfair County?
Telfair County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 793 students.
What is the largest school district in Telfair County?
Telfair County Public Schools is the largest school district in Telfair County, serving approximately 1,543 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Telfair County?
Telfair County, Georgia has a population of approximately 11,831, with a median age of 43. About 16.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Telfair County?
Median household income in Telfair County is $50,929, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 21.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Telfair County?
Approximately 10.1% of adults 25 and older in Telfair County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Telfair County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 100.0% of students in Telfair 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 Telfair County schools?
Across Telfair County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data