Randolph County Schools & Education
Randolph County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
77.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,257
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#146
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Randolph County
Measured School Summary
Randolph County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 77.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,257 per pupil, Randolph County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 48% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Randolph 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 2 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
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #146 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
77.0%
11.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,257
$148 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts 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
Randolph County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Randolph 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
Randolph 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
#146
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.
Randolph County
Elementary to high school visible
642 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte
Other grade structure
486 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Randolph 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 Randolph County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Educational Models in Randolph
Randolph County features four public schools serving a total of 1,128 students. Uniquely for its size, the county supports two districts, providing both traditional and charter school options for local families.
Charter School Innovation in the Region
One of the four schools is the Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy, which enrolls 486 students. This charter school accounts for 25% of the local schools and a significant portion of the total enrollment.
Small Campuses in Town and Country
Schools are mostly rural, with one facility located in a town setting. The average school size is 282 students, ranging from the 486-student charter academy to the 138-student Randolph County Middle School.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Randolph County
Reported Enrollment
1,128
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
25% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Randolph County
Randolph County
State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte
4 Public Schools in Randolph 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy | Record | State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte | Shellman, 39886Rural: Distant | PK–11 | Charter | 486 |
| Randolph County Elementary School | Record | Randolph County | Cuthbert, 39840Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 270 |
| Randolph Clay High School | Record | Randolph County | Cuthbert, 39840Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 234 |
| Randolph County Middle School | Record | Randolph County | Cuthbert, 39840Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 138 |
Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy
State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte
Shellman, 39886 / Rural: Distant
Randolph County Elementary School
Randolph County
Cuthbert, 39840 / Town: Distant
Randolph County Middle School
Randolph County
Cuthbert, 39840 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,257
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Randolph County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Randolph County, Georgia?
Randolph County features four public schools serving a total of 1,128 students. Uniquely for its size, the county supports two districts, providing both traditional and charter school options for local families.
What are the major school districts in Randolph County, Georgia?
One of the four schools is the Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy, which enrolls 486 students. This charter school accounts for 25% of the local schools and a significant portion of the total enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Randolph County?
Schools are mostly rural, with one facility located in a town setting. The average school size is 282 students, ranging from the 486-student charter academy to the 138-student Randolph County Middle School.
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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.