High Schools in Early County

Early County, Georgia is home to a single high school, Early County High School, which serves 515 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Early County School District, which is ranked 189 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early County High School has struggled academically, with proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas. The school's 4-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was 85.4%, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 326 out of 458 high schools in 2023-2024 to 379 out of 442 in 2022-2023. It is currently ranked 349 out of 452 high schools in the state. Additionally, 77.86% of students at Early County High School receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite the academic challenges, Early County High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1, which could be a potential strength. However, the school's per-student spending of $10,433 for the 2018-2019 school year is relatively low, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Overall, the data suggests that Early County High School is facing significant challenges in improving student outcomes and closing the achievement gap compared to other high schools in Georgia.