Total enrollment
1,613
-43 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Charlton County
Georgia · 1,613 students · 1 city
Public schools in the Charlton County system total 4 schools across Georgia, with roughly 1,613 students enrolled (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Charlton 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 Charlton County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.1% | #27 of 160 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,613 | #135 of 172 | #5,185 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #117 of 172 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #47 of 172 | #3,459 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 88.8% | #86 of 172 | #768 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #100 of 160 | #2,465 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.
Inside Charlton County
State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from St. George Elementary School at 73.9% proficient to Charlton County High School at 38.6%, a gap of 35.3 points. That is the 40th widest gap among 107 Georgia districts with four or more scored schools.
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,726 to 1,613 students (down 7%) and from 108 to 121 full-time teachers (up 12%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkston Elementary School | Folkston | Elementary | PK-04 | 545 |
| Bethune Middle School | Folkston | Middle | 05-08 | 453 |
| Charlton County High School | Folkston | High | 09-12 | 417 |
| St. George Elementary School | Folkston | Elementary | PK-06 | 198 |
About Charlton County
Charlton County runs 4 public schools across Georgia, collectively enrolling roughly 1,613 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Charlton County is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, Charlton County runs about 403 students per school, 46% below the state mean of roughly 748.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,613 students, decreased 3% from the 1,656 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Charlton County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.