Georgia Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 159 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
88.1%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$7,405
Avg School Score
50/100
Total Schools
2,316
228 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Georgia
Georgia Outperforms National Graduation Average on Lean Budget
Georgia maintains an 88.1% graduation rate, which sits slightly above the national average of 87.0%. Despite this success, the state spends significantly less than the national median, investing just $7,405 per pupil compared to the $13,000 national benchmark.
Extreme Disparities Define Georgia's 158 School Districts
Performance varies wildly across the state, with school scores ranging from a high of 74.7 in Taliaferro County to a low of 13.3 in Candler County. While Oconee County sees nearly every student graduate at 98.0%, Candler County struggles with a graduation rate of just 21.5%.
High Efficiency Limits Impact of Lower State Spending
Georgia achieves a respectable 53.4 average school score while spending thousands less per student than many other states. The data reveals a clear link between funding and success, as the lowest-performing district operates with a state-low investment of $5,074 per pupil.
Taliaferro, Towns, and Burke Lead the State
Taliaferro County tops the charts with a school score of 74.7, followed by Towns and Burke counties. Towns County leverages the state's highest per-pupil investment of $10,107 to secure a 95.0% graduation rate, proving that targeted funding yields results.
A Strong Value Proposition With Significant Regional Gaps
Georgia offers a competitive education system that delivers solid graduation rates for much less than the national average cost. Families seeking the best outcomes find the strongest performance in districts like Oconee and Towns where investment and graduation rates peak.
Top Performing School Counties
All Georgia Counties
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.