Colquitt County Schools & Education
Colquitt County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,658
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#100
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Colquitt County
Measured School Summary
Colquitt County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,658 per pupil, Colquitt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Colquitt 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
13 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
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #100 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,658
$253 above the state average
School coverage
13
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
Colquitt County has 13 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 Colquitt 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.
Dominant-district county
Colquitt County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 13 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#100
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below 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.
Colquitt County
Elementary to high school visible
8,830 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Colquitt County is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Colquitt 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 Colquitt 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.
A Rural Infrastructure for Growing Minds
Colquitt County supports 13 public schools, including 10 elementary schools and a specialized junior high. This single-district system manages 8,830 students across a diverse mix of town and rural campuses.
The Colquitt County High School Hub
The Colquitt County School District manages every public student in the county, with no charter schools in operation. Colquitt County High School serves as the flagship institution with an enrollment of 1,787 students.
A Traditional Rural School Experience
With eight rural and five town-based schools, the county offers a classic Georgia educational setting. Schools average 679 students, but large secondary facilities like Willie J. Williams Middle create a more bustling environment for older students.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Colquitt County
Reported Enrollment
8,830
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Colquitt County
13 Public Schools in Colquitt County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Profile | Colquitt County | Norman Park, 31771Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 1,787 |
| CA Gray Junior High School | Profile | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31768Town: Distant | 8–9 | Other | 1,406 |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | Profile | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31768Town: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 1,369 |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Norman Park, 31771Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 619 |
| Sunset Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31768Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 600 |
| Odom Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31788Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Wright Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31768Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Cox Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31768Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Funston Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Funston, 31753Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 386 |
| Okapilco Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31768Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 367 |
| Stringfellow Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Moultrie, 31768Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 300 |
| Doerun Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Doerun, 31744Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Record | Colquitt County | Hartsfield, 31756Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 231 |
Colquitt County High School
Colquitt County
Norman Park, 31771 / Rural: Fringe
CA Gray Junior High School
Colquitt County
Moultrie, 31768 / Town: Distant
Willie J. Williams Middle School
Colquitt County
Moultrie, 31768 / Town: Distant
Norman Park Elementary School
Colquitt County
Norman Park, 31771 / Rural: Distant
Okapilco Elementary School
Colquitt County
Moultrie, 31768 / Rural: Fringe
Stringfellow Elementary School
Colquitt County
Moultrie, 31768 / Town: Distant
Hamilton Elementary School
Colquitt County
Hartsfield, 31756 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,658
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Colquitt County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Colquitt County, Georgia?
Colquitt County supports 13 public schools, including 10 elementary schools and a specialized junior high. This single-district system manages 8,830 students across a diverse mix of town and rural campuses.
What are the major school districts in Colquitt County, Georgia?
The Colquitt County School District manages every public student in the county, with no charter schools in operation. Colquitt County High School serves as the flagship institution with an enrollment of 1,787 students.
What is the school experience like in Colquitt County?
With eight rural and five town-based schools, the county offers a classic Georgia educational setting. Schools average 679 students, but large secondary facilities like Willie J. Williams Middle create a more bustling environment for older 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.