Telfair County Schools & Education
Telfair County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,230
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#76
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Telfair County
Measured School Summary
Telfair County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Telfair County spends $8,230 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 1% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Telfair 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 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #76 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,230
$825 above the state average
School coverage
4
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
Telfair County has 4 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 Telfair 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
Telfair 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
#76
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Telfair County
Elementary to high school visible
1,586 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Telfair County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Telfair 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 Telfair 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.
Education in Telfair County
Telfair County manages four public schools for 1,586 students. The system is composed of an elementary school, a middle school, a high school, and an alternative preparation school.
High investment in Telfair students
With $8,230 spent per pupil, Telfair invests significantly more than the Georgia average of $7,405. This funding supports an 87.0% graduation rate, which aligns with the national average.
The Telfair County District
The Telfair County district operates all schools in the area without any charter competition. The district serves a diverse range of needs, including alternative education through its high school prep program.
Town and rural school life
Schools are split between town and rural settings, with an average size of 397 students. Telfair County Elementary is the busiest hub, educating 822 students in a primary setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Telfair County
Reported Enrollment
1,586
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Telfair County
Telfair County
4 Public Schools in Telfair 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telfair County Elementary | Record | Telfair County | Mc Rae Helena, 31055Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 822 |
| Telfair County High School | Record | Telfair County | Mc Rae Helena, 31055Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 408 |
| Telfair County Middle School | Record | Telfair County | Mc Rae Helena, 31055Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 339 |
| Telfair Alternative Preparation School | Record | Telfair County | Mc Rae Helena, 31055Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 17 |
Telfair County Elementary
Telfair County
Mc Rae Helena, 31055 / Town: Remote
Telfair County High School
Telfair County
Mc Rae Helena, 31055 / Rural: Fringe
Telfair County Middle School
Telfair County
Mc Rae Helena, 31055 / Rural: Fringe
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Telfair County
Mc Rae Helena, 31055 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,230
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Telfair County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Telfair County, Georgia?
Telfair County manages four public schools for 1,586 students. The system is composed of an elementary school, a middle school, a high school, and an alternative preparation school.
How do schools in Telfair County perform academically?
With $8,230 spent per pupil, Telfair invests significantly more than the Georgia average of $7,405. This funding supports an 87.0% graduation rate, which aligns with the national average.
What are the major school districts in Telfair County, Georgia?
The Telfair County district operates all schools in the area without any charter competition. The district serves a diverse range of needs, including alternative education through its high school prep program.
What is the school experience like in Telfair County?
Schools are split between town and rural settings, with an average size of 397 students. Telfair County Elementary is the busiest hub, educating 822 students in a primary setting.
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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.