Colquitt County Schools & Education
Colquitt County, Georgia
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
45/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
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
Higher = better
State avg 50/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#100
of 159 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Colquitt County
School Verdict
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.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Colquitt County is not available.
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.
Education Overview
About Schools in Colquitt County, Georgia
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.
Meeting National Graduation Standards
The county's 87.0% graduation rate perfectly matches the national average, while the composite school score of 53.4 aligns with the state median. Per-pupil spending stands at $7,658, slightly above the Georgia average of $7,405.
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.
Settling Down in Colquitt County
Families looking for a consistent, single-district education find Colquitt County to be a stable choice. Consider the residential areas surrounding the highly-populated primary schools for convenient access to local education.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Colquitt County
Total Enrollment
8,830
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Colquitt County
Colquitt County
13 Public Schools in Colquitt County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Colquitt County | 10–12 | High | 1,787 |
| CA Gray Junior High School | Colquitt County | 8–9 | Other | 1,406 |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | Colquitt County | 6–7 | Middle | 1,369 |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 619 |
| Sunset Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 600 |
| Wright Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Odom Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Cox Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| Funston Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 386 |
| Okapilco Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 367 |
| Stringfellow Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 300 |
| Doerun Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Colquitt County | PK–5 | Primary | 231 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,658
State avg $7,405
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do schools in Colquitt County perform academically?
The county's 87.0% graduation rate perfectly matches the national average, while the composite school score of 53.4 aligns with the state median. Per-pupil spending stands at $7,658, slightly above the Georgia average of $7,405.
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.
How can I find homes near good schools in Colquitt County, Georgia?
Families looking for a consistent, single-district education find Colquitt County to be a stable choice. Consider the residential areas surrounding the highly-populated primary schools for convenient access to local education.
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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.