Terrell County Schools & Education
Terrell 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
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,616
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#102
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Terrell County
Measured School Summary
Terrell County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,616 per pupil, Terrell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Terrell 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #102 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,616
$211 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
Terrell 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 Terrell 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
Terrell 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
#102
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.
Terrell County
Elementary to high school visible
1,035 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Terrell County is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Terrell 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 Terrell 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.
Schooling in Terrell County
Terrell County hosts four schools serving 1,050 students. The infrastructure includes elementary, middle, and high schools, alongside specialized services for juvenile justice.
Steady graduation and solid funding
Terrell County hits the national graduation benchmark at 87.0%. The county spends $7,616 per pupil, which is slightly above the Georgia state average of $7,405.
Terrell County District spotlight
The Terrell County district manages 1,035 students across three main schools. A small portion of the county's educational landscape is dedicated to a Department of Juvenile Justice facility.
Rural schools with small classes
Every school in Terrell County is located in a rural setting, averaging just 263 students per campus. Cooper-Carver Elementary is the largest school, providing a home for 482 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Terrell County
Reported Enrollment
1,050
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Terrell County
Terrell County
4 Public Schools in Terrell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper-Carver Elementary School | Record | Terrell County | Dawson, 39842Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 482 |
| Terrell High School | Record | Terrell County | Dawson, 39842Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 309 |
| Terrell Middle School | Record | Terrell County | Dawson, 39842Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 244 |
| Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center | Record | Department of Juvenile Justice | Dawson, 39842Rural: Fringe | 6–10 | Special Education | 15 |
Cooper-Carver Elementary School
Terrell County
Dawson, 39842 / Rural: Fringe
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Department of Juvenile Justice
Dawson, 39842 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,616
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Terrell County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Terrell County, Georgia?
Terrell County hosts four schools serving 1,050 students. The infrastructure includes elementary, middle, and high schools, alongside specialized services for juvenile justice.
How do schools in Terrell County perform academically?
Terrell County hits the national graduation benchmark at 87.0%. The county spends $7,616 per pupil, which is slightly above the Georgia state average of $7,405.
What are the major school districts in Terrell County, Georgia?
The Terrell County district manages 1,035 students across three main schools. A small portion of the county's educational landscape is dedicated to a Department of Juvenile Justice facility.
What is the school experience like in Terrell County?
Every school in Terrell County is located in a rural setting, averaging just 263 students per campus. Cooper-Carver Elementary is the largest school, providing a home for 482 students.
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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.