Pulaski County Schools & Education
Pulaski County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
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
$6,938
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#73
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pulaski County
Measured School Summary
Pulaski County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,938 per pupil, Pulaski County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pulaski 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #73 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,938
$467 below 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
Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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
Pulaski 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
#73
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Pulaski County
Elementary to high school visible
1,330 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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 Streamlined Education System in Pulaski
Pulaski County operates a efficient three-school system that guides students from kindergarten through graduation. Total enrollment remains intimate at 1,330 students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
High Graduation Success with Lean Funding
Pulaski County delivers a strong 92.0% graduation rate, exceeding the state's 88.1% and the national 87.0% benchmarks. This academic success is achieved with a per-pupil spend of $6,938, which is lower than the Georgia state average.
Local Commitment to Hawkinsville Students
The Pulaski County district manages all local education needs with no charter alternatives. The elementary school is the largest campus in the system, currently enrolling 633 students to provide a strong early foundation.
Centralized Schools in a Town Setting
All schools are located in town locales, giving the district a centralized and accessible feel. With an average school size of 443 students, the environment is personal, particularly at Pulaski County Middle School where only 309 students are enrolled.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Pulaski County
Reported Enrollment
1,330
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Pulaski County
Pulaski County
3 Public Schools in Pulaski 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Elementary School | Record | Pulaski County | Hawkinsville, 31036Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 633 |
| Hawkinsville High School | Record | Pulaski County | Hawkinsville, 31036Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 388 |
| Pulaski County Middle School | Record | Pulaski County | Hawkinsville, 31036Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 309 |
Pulaski County Elementary School
Pulaski County
Hawkinsville, 31036 / Town: Distant
Pulaski County Middle School
Pulaski County
Hawkinsville, 31036 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,938
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Pulaski County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pulaski County, Georgia?
Pulaski County operates a efficient three-school system that guides students from kindergarten through graduation. Total enrollment remains intimate at 1,330 students across one elementary, one middle, and one high school.
How do schools in Pulaski County perform academically?
Pulaski County delivers a strong 92.0% graduation rate, exceeding the state's 88.1% and the national 87.0% benchmarks. This academic success is achieved with a per-pupil spend of $6,938, which is lower than the Georgia state average.
What are the major school districts in Pulaski County, Georgia?
The Pulaski County district manages all local education needs with no charter alternatives. The elementary school is the largest campus in the system, currently enrolling 633 students to provide a strong early foundation.
What is the school experience like in Pulaski County?
All schools are located in town locales, giving the district a centralized and accessible feel. With an average school size of 443 students, the environment is personal, particularly at Pulaski County Middle School where only 309 students are enrolled.
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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.