Total enrollment
3,007
-4 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Elbert County
Georgia · 3,007 students · 1 city
In Georgia's Elbert County, public K-12 schools total 5 and serve approximately 3,007 students (an average of 601 per school).
4-year change in Elbert County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Elbert County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 28.5% | #127 of 160 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,007 | #103 of 172 | #3,213 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #92 of 172 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #89 of 172 | #4,478 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 98.4% | #34 of 172 | #394 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.6% | #29 of 160 | #1,042 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 Elbert County
Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 3,056 to 3,007 students (down 2%) and from 195 to 214 full-time teachers (up 10%), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County High School | Elberton | High | 09-12 | 916 |
| Elbert County Middle School | Elberton | Middle | 06-08 | 650 |
| Elbert County Primary School | Elberton | Elementary | KG-02 | 647 |
| Elbert County Elementary School | Elberton | Elementary | 03-05 | 633 |
| Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center | Elberton | Elementary | PK-PK | 161 |
About Elbert County
As a small district in Georgia, Elbert County serves 3,007 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the level breakdown, Elbert County spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Elbert County is about 601, noticeably below the Georgia average of roughly 748.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Elbert County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,011 students to 3,007.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Elbert County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.