Lumpkin County Schools & Education
Lumpkin County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,219
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#20
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lumpkin County
Measured School Summary
Lumpkin County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,219 per pupil, Lumpkin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lumpkin 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #20 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
8.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,219
$186 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin 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
Lumpkin 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
#20
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Lumpkin County
Elementary to high school visible
3,749 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin 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.
Focused Education in the North Georgia Hills
Lumpkin County’s education system is comprised of five public schools that serve a total of 3,749 students. This single-district infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Intimate Schools in Scenic Locales
Schools are nestled in a mix of rural and town settings, reflecting the county’s scenic landscape. Enrollment sizes average 750 students, with Lumpkin County High School hosting 1,134 students and Long Branch Elementary being the smallest with 392.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Lumpkin County
Reported Enrollment
3,749
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lumpkin County
5 Public Schools in Lumpkin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County High School | Profile | Lumpkin County | Dahlonega, 30533Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,134 |
| Lumpkin County Middle School | Record | Lumpkin County | Dahlonega, 30533Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 862 |
| Blackburn Elementary School | Record | Lumpkin County | Dawsonville, 30534Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 778 |
| Lumpkin County Elementary School | Record | Lumpkin County | Dahlonega, 30533Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 583 |
| Long Branch Elementary School | Record | Lumpkin County | Dahlonega, 30533Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 392 |
Lumpkin County High School
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega, 30533 / Rural: Fringe
Lumpkin County Middle School
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega, 30533 / Town: Distant
Blackburn Elementary School
Lumpkin County
Dawsonville, 30534 / Rural: Fringe
Lumpkin County Elementary School
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega, 30533 / Town: Distant
Long Branch Elementary School
Lumpkin County
Dahlonega, 30533 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,219
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Lumpkin County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lumpkin County, Georgia?
Lumpkin County’s education system is comprised of five public schools that serve a total of 3,749 students. This single-district infrastructure includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
What is the school experience like in Lumpkin County?
Schools are nestled in a mix of rural and town settings, reflecting the county’s scenic landscape. Enrollment sizes average 750 students, with Lumpkin County High School hosting 1,134 students and Long Branch Elementary being the smallest with 392.
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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.