Talbot County Schools & Education
Talbot County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,273
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#101
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Talbot County
Measured School Summary
Talbot County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 84.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Talbot County spends $8,273 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Talbot 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
1 public school 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #101 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
84.0%
4.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,273
$868 above the state average
School coverage
1
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
Talbot County has 1 public school 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 Talbot 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
Talbot 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
#101
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
Talbot County
Other grade structure
408 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Talbot County is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Talbot County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Talbot 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 schooling in Talbot County
Talbot County operates a highly centralized education model with a single public school serving the entire community. This lone facility provides PK-12 education for all 408 enrolled students.
Investing in Talbot's students
The county spends $8,273 per pupil, which is notably higher than the Georgia state average of $7,405. The current graduation rate of 84.0% trails both the state and national averages.
The Talbot County School District
The Talbot County district manages the local education system with no charter school alternatives. Central Elementary/High School remains the sole educational hub for the county’s youth.
Intimate rural learning environment
Learning in Talbot County happens in a single rural setting where the entire student body of 408 stays together through graduation. This creates a deeply connected community feel where every student is known.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Talbot County
Reported Enrollment
408
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Talbot County
Talbot County
1 Public School in Talbot 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 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary/High School | Record | Talbot County | Talbotton, 31827Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 408 |
Central Elementary/High School
Talbot County
Talbotton, 31827 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,273
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Talbot County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Talbot County, Georgia?
Talbot County operates a highly centralized education model with a single public school serving the entire community. This lone facility provides PK-12 education for all 408 enrolled students.
How do schools in Talbot County perform academically?
The county spends $8,273 per pupil, which is notably higher than the Georgia state average of $7,405. The current graduation rate of 84.0% trails both the state and national averages.
What are the major school districts in Talbot County, Georgia?
The Talbot County district manages the local education system with no charter school alternatives. Central Elementary/High School remains the sole educational hub for the county’s youth.
What is the school experience like in Talbot County?
Learning in Talbot County happens in a single rural setting where the entire student body of 408 stays together through graduation. This creates a deeply connected community feel where every student is known.
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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.