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Randolph County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte

Other grade structure

486 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

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

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1

2 School Districts in Randolph County

Randolph County

3 schools
642 students

State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte

1 school
486 students

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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy

State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte

Shellman, 39886 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–11Charter486 students

Randolph County Elementary School

Randolph County

Cuthbert, 39840 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary270 students

Randolph Clay High School

Randolph County

Cuthbert, 39840 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High234 students

Randolph County Middle School

Randolph County

Cuthbert, 39840 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle138 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,257

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?
Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?
Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Randolph County?
Randolph County has a school score of 26/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Randolph County?
The high school graduation rate in Randolph County is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Randolph County spend per student?
Randolph County spends $7,257 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.