Charlton County Schools & Education
Charlton County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,107
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#65
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Charlton County
Measured School Summary
Charlton County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,107 per pupil, Charlton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Charlton County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,107
$298 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Charlton County has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Charlton County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Charlton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#65
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Charlton County
Elementary to high school visible
1,686 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Charlton County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Charlton County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Charlton County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Folkston's Integrated Small-Scale School System
Charlton County supports 1,686 students through a small system of four public schools. This includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all coordinated by a single district office.
Local District Expertise in Charlton County
All 1,686 students in the county are served by the Charlton County school district. There are zero charter schools in the area, ensuring that all local educational resources are focused on the four traditional public campuses.
Quiet Rural Schools and Smaller Classes
Three of the county's four schools are located in rural settings, with an average school size of only 422 students. Bethune Middle School is the largest campus with 563 students, while St. George Elementary offers a very small environment of 202 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Charlton County
Reported Enrollment
1,686
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Charlton County
Charlton County
4 Public Schools in Charlton County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Middle School | Record | Charlton County | Folkston, 31537Rural: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 563 |
| Folkston Elementary School | Record | Charlton County | Folkston, 31537Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 469 |
| Charlton County High School | Record | Charlton County | Folkston, 31537Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 452 |
| St. George Elementary School | Record | Charlton County | St. George, 31646Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 202 |
Folkston Elementary School
Charlton County
Folkston, 31537 / Rural: Fringe
St. George Elementary School
Charlton County
St. George, 31646 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,107
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Charlton County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Charlton County, Georgia?
Charlton County supports 1,686 students through a small system of four public schools. This includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all coordinated by a single district office.
What are the major school districts in Charlton County, Georgia?
All 1,686 students in the county are served by the Charlton County school district. There are zero charter schools in the area, ensuring that all local educational resources are focused on the four traditional public campuses.
What is the school experience like in Charlton County?
Three of the county's four schools are located in rural settings, with an average school size of only 422 students. Bethune Middle School is the largest campus with 563 students, while St. George Elementary offers a very small environment of 202 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.