Long County Schools & Education
Long County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,660
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#150
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Long County
Measured School Summary
Long County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 88.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,660 per pupil, Long County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 54% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Long 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
23/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #150 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
88.0%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,660
$1,745 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Long 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 Long 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
Long 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
#150
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 27 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.
Long County
Elementary to high school visible
4,343 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Long 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 Long 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 Long 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 Concentrated Rural School Network
Long County provides public education through four schools serving a growing population of 4,343 students. The county’s single school district manages two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Matching State Performance Benchmarks
The county reports an 88.0% graduation rate, aligning closely with the Georgia state average of 88.1%. However, per-pupil expenditure is just $5,660, trailing significantly behind the state average of $7,405 and the national average of $13,000.
Managing Rapidly Growing Campus Populations
The Long County School District oversees the entire local student body of 4,343 across its four facilities. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the district is the primary hub for all public education resources and growth management.
Large Campuses in a Rural Landscape
All four schools are located in rural settings, though they maintain a high average enrollment of 1,086 students per campus. Smiley Elementary is the largest with 1,258 students, while McClelland Elementary remains sizable with 931 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Long County
Reported Enrollment
4,343
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Long County
4 Public Schools in Long 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiley Elementary School | Profile | Long County | Ludowici, 31316Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 1,258 |
| Long County High School | Profile | Long County | Ludowici, 31316Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,209 |
| Long County Middle School | Profile | Long County | Ludowici, 31316Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 945 |
| McClelland Elementary School | Record | Long County | Ludowici, 31316Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 931 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,660
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Long County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Long County, Georgia?
Long County provides public education through four schools serving a growing population of 4,343 students. The county’s single school district manages two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
How do schools in Long County perform academically?
The county reports an 88.0% graduation rate, aligning closely with the Georgia state average of 88.1%. However, per-pupil expenditure is just $5,660, trailing significantly behind the state average of $7,405 and the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Long County, Georgia?
The Long County School District oversees the entire local student body of 4,343 across its four facilities. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning the district is the primary hub for all public education resources and growth management.
What is the school experience like in Long County?
All four schools are located in rural settings, though they maintain a high average enrollment of 1,086 students per campus. Smiley Elementary is the largest with 1,258 students, while McClelland Elementary remains sizable with 931 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.