Stephens County Schools & Education
Stephens County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,002
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#45
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stephens County
Measured School Summary
Stephens County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,002 per pupil, Stephens County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stephens 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
6 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,002
$403 below the state average
School coverage
6
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
Stephens County has 6 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 Stephens 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
Stephens 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
#45
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Stephens County
Elementary to high school visible
3,840 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Stephens County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Stephens 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 Stephens 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.
Centralized Learning in Stephens County
Stephens County supports 6 public schools and 3,840 students through a single district. The system is composed of 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 comprehensive high school.
The Stephens County District
The Stephens County school district manages all 3,840 students in the area without any charter school presence. This allows for a concentrated focus on the six traditional public campuses serving the community.
Predominantly Rural School Settings
Five of the six schools are located in rural areas, contributing to an average school size of 640 students. Stephens County High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,142 students as the county's only public high school.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Stephens County
Reported Enrollment
3,840
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Stephens County
6 Public Schools in Stephens 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County High School | Profile | Stephens County | Toccoa, 30577Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,142 |
| Stephens County Middle School | Record | Stephens County | Toccoa, 30577Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 860 |
| Liberty Elementary School | Record | Stephens County | Toccoa, 30577Rural: Fringe | 1–2 | Primary | 567 |
| Toccoa Elementary School | Record | Stephens County | Toccoa, 30577Town: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 563 |
| Big A Elementary School | Record | Stephens County | Eastanollee, 30538Rural: Fringe | PK–KG | Primary | 436 |
| Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy | Record | Stephens County | Toccoa, 30577Rural: Fringe | 5 | Middle | 272 |
Stephens County High School
Stephens County
Toccoa, 30577 / Rural: Fringe
Stephens County Middle School
Stephens County
Toccoa, 30577 / Rural: Fringe
Big A Elementary School
Stephens County
Eastanollee, 30538 / Rural: Fringe
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
Stephens County
Toccoa, 30577 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,002
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Stephens County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stephens County, Georgia?
Stephens County supports 6 public schools and 3,840 students through a single district. The system is composed of 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 comprehensive high school.
What are the major school districts in Stephens County, Georgia?
The Stephens County school district manages all 3,840 students in the area without any charter school presence. This allows for a concentrated focus on the six traditional public campuses serving the community.
What is the school experience like in Stephens County?
Five of the six schools are located in rural areas, contributing to an average school size of 640 students. Stephens County High School is the largest campus, hosting 1,142 students as the county's only public high 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.