Irwin County Schools & Education
Irwin County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
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
$7,642
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#42
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Irwin County
Measured School Summary
Irwin County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,642 per pupil, Irwin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Irwin 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
3 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #42 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,642
$237 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
Irwin County has 3 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 Irwin 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
Irwin 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
#42
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Irwin County
Elementary to high school visible
1,622 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Irwin County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Irwin 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 Irwin 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.
Streamlined Schooling for Rural Students
Irwin County maintains a compact system of just three schools, one for each level of education. This single district serves 1,622 students from elementary through graduation.
Centralized Learning in One District
The Irwin County district manages all local students through three traditional schools. Irwin County Elementary is the largest campus, housing 753 students in one primary education hub.
True Rural Education Experience
All educational facilities are classified as rural, offering a consistent community feel as students progress together. The average school size of 541 students ensures that teachers and families remain closely connected throughout the K-12 journey.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Irwin County
Reported Enrollment
1,622
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Irwin County
Irwin County
3 Public Schools in Irwin 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin County Elementary School | Record | Irwin County | Ocilla, 31774Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 753 |
| Irwin County High School | Record | Irwin County | Ocilla, 31774Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 480 |
| Irwin County Middle School | Record | Irwin County | Ocilla, 31774Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 389 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,642
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Irwin County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Irwin County, Georgia?
Irwin County maintains a compact system of just three schools, one for each level of education. This single district serves 1,622 students from elementary through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Irwin County, Georgia?
The Irwin County district manages all local students through three traditional schools. Irwin County Elementary is the largest campus, housing 753 students in one primary education hub.
What is the school experience like in Irwin County?
All educational facilities are classified as rural, offering a consistent community feel as students progress together. The average school size of 541 students ensures that teachers and families remain closely connected throughout the K-12 journey.
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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.