Total enrollment
3,996
-154 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Upson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 56%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
36%
was 36%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
3,996
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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,996 students, contracted 4% from the 4,150 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 56% to 53%.
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