Total enrollment
3,996
-48 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Upson County
Georgia · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Georgia, 4 sit inside Upson County, collectively enrolling roughly 3,996 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Upson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Upson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,996 | #69 of 137 | #1,532 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #123 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #68 of 137 | #1,433 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 100.0% | #11 of 137 | #26 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.0% | #64 of 137 | #627 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
28,029
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
3,996
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$55,429
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,925 students
Middle
1
894 students
High
1
1,177 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Thomaston-Upson County
3,996 students · 1 district in Upson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Upson 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+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Upson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Upson-Lee Middle School· 29.9%
- Upson-Lee Elementary School· 29.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upson-Lee High School | Thomaston | High | 09-12 | 1,177 | · |
| Upson-Lee Primary School | Thomaston | Elementary | PK-02 | 993 | · |
| Upson-Lee Elementary School | Thomaston | Elementary | 03-05 | 932 | · |
| Upson-Lee Middle School | Thomaston | Middle | 06-08 | 894 | · |
Cities in Upson County
About Upson County
In Georgia, Upson County is a rural-scale county of about 28,029 residents. 4 public schools across the county educates about 3,996 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $55,429, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% below the Georgia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Upson County covers 2 elementary schools (1,925 students), 1 middle school (894), and 1 high school (1,177).
Thomaston-Upson County is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,996 students across Upson County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,996 students, remained close to its prior level from the 4,044 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Upson 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