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Tattnall County Schools & Education

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,060

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

42/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#110

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Tattnall County

Measured School Summary

Tattnall County performs at an average level with a school score of 42/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,060 per pupil, Tattnall County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Tattnall 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

5 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

42/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #110 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

0.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,060

$345 below the state average

School coverage

5

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

Tattnall County has 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Tattnall 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

Tattnall 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

#110

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

Tattnall County

Elementary to high school visible

3,591 students

Elementary 2Middle 2High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Tattnall County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Tattnall 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 Tattnall 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.

Tattnall County's educational layout

Tattnall County supports 3,591 students across five public schools. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, all managed by a single district.

Graduation rates exceed averages

The county achieves an 89.0% graduation rate, outpacing both the state of Georgia (88.1%) and the national average (87.0%). Per-pupil spending stands at $7,060, slightly below the state average.

The Tattnall County District

The Tattnall County school district oversees all five schools without any charter participation. Enrollment is distributed across large campuses that serve the entire county population.

Rural and town school mix

The county features four rural schools and one town-based school, with an average size of 718 students. Tattnall County High School is the largest facility, housing 1,036 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Tattnall County

Reported Enrollment

3,591

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other0

1 School District in Tattnall County

Tattnall County

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5 schools
3,591 students enrolled
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5 Public Schools in Tattnall 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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

Tattnall County High School

Tattnall County

Reidsville, 30453 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,036 students

North Tattnall Elementary School

Tattnall County

Collins, 30421 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary889 students

South Tattnall Elementary School

Tattnall County

Glennville, 30427 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary838 students

North Tattnall Middle School

Tattnall County

Reidsville, 30453 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle446 students

South Tattnall Middle School

Tattnall County

Glennville, 30427 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle382 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,060

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 Tattnall County?
Tattnall County has a school score of 42/100, 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 Tattnall County?
The high school graduation rate in Tattnall County is 89.0%, which is above 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 Tattnall County spend per student?
Tattnall County spends $7,060 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 Tattnall County, Georgia — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Tattnall County, Georgia?

Tattnall County supports 3,591 students across five public schools. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, all managed by a single district.

How do schools in Tattnall County perform academically?

The county achieves an 89.0% graduation rate, outpacing both the state of Georgia (88.1%) and the national average (87.0%). Per-pupil spending stands at $7,060, slightly below the state average.

What are the major school districts in Tattnall County, Georgia?

The Tattnall County school district oversees all five schools without any charter participation. Enrollment is distributed across large campuses that serve the entire county population.

What is the school experience like in Tattnall County?

The county features four rural schools and one town-based school, with an average size of 718 students. Tattnall County High School is the largest facility, housing 1,036 students.

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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.