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Terrell County

Georgia · Public K-12

Within Terrell County, Georgia, families have 4 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 935 K-12 students. Terrell County Public Schools is the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Terrell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
935
-431 (-32%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 5%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
91%
was 93%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
935
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,171
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
96.5%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
440 students
Middle
1
215 students
High
2
280 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Terrell County Public Schools
921 students · 2 districts in Terrell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Terrell 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
37%
Hispanic
3%
Black
60%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
3%
Hispanic
4%
Black
90%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Terrell County

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

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Cooper-Carver Elementary School· 28.8%
  2. Terrell Middle School· 23.5%

See all 2 schools in Terrell County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Cooper-Carver Elementary SchoolDawsonElementaryPK-05440·
Terrell High SchoolDawsonHigh09-12266·
Terrell Middle SchoolDawsonMiddle06-08215·
Terrell Regional Youth Detention CenterDawsonHigh06-1214·

Cities in Terrell County

Dawson4 schools

About Terrell County

Terrell County is a low-population Georgia county of about 8,850 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 935 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $46,171, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 26%. That income level is 26% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Terrell County comprises 1 elementary school (440 students), 1 middle school (215), and 2 high schools (280).

Terrell County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 921 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 935 students, fell 32% from the 1,366 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Terrell County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Terrell County?
Terrell County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 935 students.
How many high schools are in Terrell County?
Terrell County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 280 students.
How many middle schools are in Terrell County?
Terrell County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 215 students.
How many elementary schools are in Terrell County?
Terrell County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 440 students.
What is the largest school district in Terrell County?
Terrell County Public Schools is the largest school district in Terrell County, serving approximately 921 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Terrell County?
Terrell County, Georgia has a population of approximately 8,850, with a median age of 42. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Terrell County?
Median household income in Terrell County is $46,171, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 25.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Terrell County?
Approximately 13.1% of adults 25 and older in Terrell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Terrell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 96.5% of students in Terrell 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 Terrell County schools?
Across Terrell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data