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Talbot County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

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

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in Talbot County

Talbot County

1 school
408 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 1 of 1 matching schools

Central Elementary/High School

Talbot County

Talbotton, 31827 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other408 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,273

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 Talbot County?
Talbot County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange 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 Talbot County?
The high school graduation rate in Talbot County is 84.0%, 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 Talbot County spend per student?
Talbot County spends $8,273 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 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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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.