Mitchell County Schools & Education
Mitchell County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,811
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
42/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#115
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mitchell County
Measured School Summary
Mitchell County has midrange measured school signals (score: 42/100) with a graduation rate of 84.9%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
At $7,811 per pupil, Mitchell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mitchell 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
8 public schools and 3 districts 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
42/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #115 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
84.9%
3.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,811
$406 above the state average
School coverage
8
3 districts 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
Mitchell County has 8 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Mitchell 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.
Mixed school landscape
Mitchell County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#115
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Pelham City
Elementary to high school visible
1,387 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mitchell County
Elementary to high school visible
1,304 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools II- Baconton Community Charter School
Other grade structure
890 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mitchell County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Mitchell 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.
Diverse School Districts and Charters
Mitchell County features a complex educational landscape with eight public schools spread across three different districts. These include three elementary, two middle, and two high schools, serving a total of 3,581 students. It is one of the few counties in the region to offer a mix of city, county, and state charter options.
A Three-District System with Choice
Education is split between Pelham City (1,387 students), Mitchell County (1,304 students), and the Baconton Community Charter School. The charter school represents 12.5% of the county's schools and is actually the largest single school with 890 students. This variety gives families unique options depending on their location and preference.
Rural Schools with Varying Sizes
Seven of the eight schools are in rural settings, with the largest being the Baconton Community Charter at 890 students. The average school size across the county is 448 students. While some schools like Pelham Elementary are larger (620 students), others like Mitchell County Primary are smaller (366 students), providing different environment scales.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Mitchell County
Reported Enrollment
3,581
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Mitchell County
Pelham City
Mitchell County
State Charter Schools II- Baconton Community Charter School
8 Public Schools in Mitchell 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baconton Community Charter School | Record | State Charter Schools II- Baconton Community Charter School | Baconton, 31716Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Charter | 890 |
| Pelham Elementary School | Record | Pelham City | Pelham, 31779Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 620 |
| Pelham High School | Record | Pelham City | Pelham, 31779Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 432 |
| Mitchell County High School | Record | Mitchell County | Camilla, 31730Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 390 |
| Mitchell County Primary School | Record | Mitchell County | Camilla, 31730Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 366 |
| Pelham City Middle School | Record | Pelham City | Pelham, 31779Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 335 |
| Mitchell County Middle School | Record | Mitchell County | Camilla, 31730Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 280 |
| Mitchell County Elementary School | Record | Mitchell County | Baconton, 31716Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 268 |
Baconton Community Charter School
State Charter Schools II- Baconton Community Charter School
Baconton, 31716 / Rural: Distant
Mitchell County Primary School
Mitchell County
Camilla, 31730 / Rural: Fringe
Mitchell County Middle School
Mitchell County
Camilla, 31730 / Rural: Fringe
Mitchell County Elementary School
Mitchell County
Baconton, 31716 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,811
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Mitchell County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mitchell County, Georgia?
Mitchell County features a complex educational landscape with eight public schools spread across three different districts. These include three elementary, two middle, and two high schools, serving a total of 3,581 students. It is one of the few counties in the region to offer a mix of city, county, and state charter options.
What are the major school districts in Mitchell County, Georgia?
Education is split between Pelham City (1,387 students), Mitchell County (1,304 students), and the Baconton Community Charter School. The charter school represents 12.5% of the county's schools and is actually the largest single school with 890 students. This variety gives families unique options depending on their location and preference.
What is the school experience like in Mitchell County?
Seven of the eight schools are in rural settings, with the largest being the Baconton Community Charter at 890 students. The average school size across the county is 448 students. While some schools like Pelham Elementary are larger (620 students), others like Mitchell County Primary are smaller (366 students), providing different environment scales.
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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.