Upson County Schools & Education
Upson County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
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
$7,298
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#95
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Upson County
Measured School Summary
Upson County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,298 per pupil, Upson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Upson 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #95 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
0.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,298
$107 below 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
Upson 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 Upson 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
Upson 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
#95
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Thomaston-Upson County
Elementary to high school visible
4,060 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Thomaston-Upson 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 Upson 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 Upson 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.
A Small but Focused Education Network
Thomaston-Upson County operates a streamlined network of 4 schools serving 4,060 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school centered in a single district.
The Thomaston-Upson County District Hub
The Thomaston-Upson County district manages all local public education, including the large Upson-Lee campus cluster. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all 4,060 students attending traditional public schools.
Large Campus Feel in a Rural Setting
Most schools are in rural settings and feature a large average enrollment of 1,015 students. Upson-Lee High School is the largest in the county with 1,178 students, while Upson-Lee Elementary serves 906 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Upson County
Reported Enrollment
4,060
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Upson County
4 Public Schools in Upson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upson-Lee High School | Profile | Thomaston-Upson County | Thomaston, 30286Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,178 |
| Upson-Lee Primary School | Profile | Thomaston-Upson County | Thomaston, 30286Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 1,049 |
| Upson-Lee Middle School | Record | Thomaston-Upson County | Thomaston, 30286Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 927 |
| Upson-Lee Elementary School | Record | Thomaston-Upson County | Thomaston, 30286Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 906 |
Upson-Lee High School
Thomaston-Upson County
Thomaston, 30286 / Rural: Fringe
Upson-Lee Primary School
Thomaston-Upson County
Thomaston, 30286 / Rural: Fringe
Upson-Lee Middle School
Thomaston-Upson County
Thomaston, 30286 / Town: Distant
Upson-Lee Elementary School
Thomaston-Upson County
Thomaston, 30286 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,298
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Upson County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Upson County, Georgia?
Thomaston-Upson County operates a streamlined network of 4 schools serving 4,060 students. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school centered in a single district.
What are the major school districts in Upson County, Georgia?
The Thomaston-Upson County district manages all local public education, including the large Upson-Lee campus cluster. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with all 4,060 students attending traditional public schools.
What is the school experience like in Upson County?
Most schools are in rural settings and feature a large average enrollment of 1,015 students. Upson-Lee High School is the largest in the county with 1,178 students, while Upson-Lee Elementary serves 906 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.