Elbert County Schools & Education
Elbert County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
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
$7,994
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#86
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Elbert County
Measured School Summary
Elbert County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,994 per pupil, Elbert County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Elbert 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
5 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #86 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,994
$589 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Elbert County has 5 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 Elbert 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
Elbert 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
#86
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Elbert County
Elementary to high school visible
3,066 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Elbert County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Elbert 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 Elbert 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.
Elbert County's Five-School Network
Elbert County provides a comprehensive public education system through five schools serving 3,066 students. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a specialized learning center.
Unified Local School Leadership
The Elbert County School District manages all five local campuses and 3,066 students. No charter schools operate within the county, ensuring all local education funding remains within the traditional public district.
A Mix of Town and Rural Locales
Education in Elbert is split between town and rural settings, with an average school size of 613 students. Elbert County Middle School is the largest facility with 929 students, while the Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center provides a smaller PK environment for 145 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Elbert County
Reported Enrollment
3,066
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Elbert County
Elbert County
5 Public Schools in Elbert 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County Middle School | Record | Elbert County | Elberton, 30635Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 929 |
| Elbert County High School | Record | Elbert County | Elberton, 30635Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 875 |
| Elbert County Elementary School | Record | Elbert County | Elberton, 30635Rural: Fringe | 2–4 | Primary | 656 |
| Elbert County Primary School | Record | Elbert County | Elberton, 30635Town: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 461 |
| Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center | Record | Elbert County | Elberton, 30635Rural: Fringe | PK | Other | 145 |
Elbert County Elementary School
Elbert County
Elberton, 30635 / Rural: Fringe
Elbert County Primary School
Elbert County
Elberton, 30635 / Town: Distant
Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center
Elbert County
Elberton, 30635 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,994
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Elbert County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Elbert County, Georgia?
Elbert County provides a comprehensive public education system through five schools serving 3,066 students. The landscape includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a specialized learning center.
What are the major school districts in Elbert County, Georgia?
The Elbert County School District manages all five local campuses and 3,066 students. No charter schools operate within the county, ensuring all local education funding remains within the traditional public district.
What is the school experience like in Elbert County?
Education in Elbert is split between town and rural settings, with an average school size of 613 students. Elbert County Middle School is the largest facility with 929 students, while the Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center provides a smaller PK environment for 145 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.