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Atkinson County High School

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Atkinson County High School ranks 175 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 61% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Atkinson County High School is a public high school in Pearson, Georgia, serving around 450 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Atkinson County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atkinson County High School's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 98th and 269th out of Georgia high schools over the past 10 years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 to 4 stars. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 175th out of 452 Georgia high schools and received a 3-star rating, which is generally higher than Clinch County High School (2-star rating) but lower than Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy (3-star rating). The school's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 84.4% to 97.9%, but are generally higher than the state average.

Atkinson County High School's performance on the Milestones Assessments has been mixed, with some subject areas performing better than others. The school's proficiency rates were below the state average in American Literature and Composition but above the state average in Algebra I. Compared to nearby schools, Atkinson County High School's test scores are generally higher than Clinch County High School and Coffee County High School, but lower than Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy in some subject areas. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

447

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,170

Per pupil spending ?

80.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642

(912) 422-3267

District: Atkinson County

Feeder schools for Atkinson County High School:

Elementary:	Pearson Elementary School
	Willacoochee Elementary School
Middle:	Atkinson County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.9%

White:

35.3%

African American:

16.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2015 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Above the Georgia median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!American Literature and Composition scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Georgia avg42%

175^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 206Atkinson County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	175 of 452	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	98 of 458	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	59.0	125 of 442	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	43.0	204 of 429	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.6	214 of 410	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.8	232 of 438	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.2	215 of 428	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	30.4	269 of 420	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.3	263 of 426	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.3	182 of 435	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	35.6	297 of 425	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.1	248 of 425	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	26.7	325 of 396	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	46.8	243 of 402	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	32.6	297 of 384	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	23.7	327 of 372	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.3	276 of 370	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.1	262 of 358	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.6	277 of 335	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I59%+14 vs state

Biology43%~ state avg

United States History40%~ state avg

American Literature and Composition26%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Atkinson County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atkinson County High School	Public	9-12	145 Rebel Ln	Pearson	31642	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 422-3267	447	32	13.7	80.3%	158 (35.3%)	75 (16.8%)	205 (45.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	48.9	175^th of 452 public high schools	61.3%		67.4	98^th of 458 public high schools	78.6%	77	26.5	58.7	42.9	40.4	$15,170	$1,022	$14,148
Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	706 Baker Hwy W	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2086	215	13	16.1	100.0%	113 (52.6%)	42 (19.5%)	51 (23.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	49.2	174^th of 452 public high schools	61.5%		49.7	192^nd of 458 public high schools	58.1%	18	29.6	68.9			$12,466	$958	$11,508
Coffee County High School	Public	9-12	159 Trojan Way	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 384-2094	1,373	96	14.3		546 (39.8%)	441 (32.1%)	325 (23.7%)	15 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.2%)	45.4	197^th of 452 public high schools	56.4%		34.2	275^th of 458 public high schools	40.0%	78	35.5	0.0	48.2	16.9	$14,027	$1,064	$12,962
Clinch County High School	Public	9-12	1 Panther Way	Homerville	31634	Clinch County	Clinch County	No	No	No	No	(912) 487-5366	335	27	12.2	91.0%	180 (53.7%)	122 (36.4%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.5%)	35.3	267^th of 452 public high schools	40.9%		35.8	264^th of 458 public high schools	42.4%	3	26.3	41.1	35.4	30.5	$17,253	$697	$16,555

Frequently Asked Questions about Atkinson County High School

What schools feed into Atkinson County High School?

Atkinson County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pearson Elementary School
Elementary : Willacoochee Elementary School
Middle : Atkinson County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Atkinson County High School?

Students at Atkinson County High School are 46% Hispanic, 35% White, 17% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Atkinson County High School a good school?

Atkinson County High School ranks 175^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Atkinson County High School in?

Atkinson County

How many students attend Atkinson County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 447 students attended Atkinson County High School.

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