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4 schools in Mitchell County

Georgia · 1,203 students · 2 cities

Mitchell County's public-school count of 4 reflects a system enrolling about 1,203 students inside Georgia, broken out as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Mitchell County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,203
-102 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Mitchell County ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn GeorgiaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
30.7%#122 of 160N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,203#152 of 172#6,257 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#129 of 172N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.0:1#1 of 172#422 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
81.3%#114 of 172#1,141 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
27.0%#148 of 160#5,084 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 Mitchell County

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,396 to 1,203 students (down 14%) and from 123 to 121 full-time teachers (down 2%), 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.

About Mitchell County

Mitchell County operates 4 public schools across Georgia, collectively hosting roughly 1,203 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Mitchell County is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Mitchell County is about 301, lower than the Georgia average of roughly 748.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Mitchell County has declined 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,305 students to 1,203.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Mitchell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Mitchell County run?
Mitchell County has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,203 students in Georgia.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County Primary School is the largest public school in Mitchell County by enrollment, with approximately 343 students.
What grade levels does Mitchell County serve?
Mitchell County serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Mitchell County serve?
Mitchell County operates schools in Camilla, Baconton across Georgia.