High Schools in Elbert County

Summary:

Elbert County, Georgia has only one high school, Elbert County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has faced some academic challenges, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally lower than the Georgia average across multiple subjects. However, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 71.53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Elbert County High School has a 2 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and its statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 273rd out of 442 Georgia high schools in 2022-2023 to 306th out of 458 in 2023-2024. The school's 4-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 was 85.4%, which is slightly lower than the state average. Despite the academic challenges, the school spends $10,997 per student, which is higher than the state average, suggesting that resources may not be effectively translating into improved student outcomes.

Overall, Elbert County High School faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance and socioeconomic factors. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

District Detail

50 Laurel Drive
Elberton, GA 30635

(706) 213-4000

SchoolDigger Rank:
128^th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 3,007

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
Elbert County High School	Public	9-12	600 Abernathy Cir	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	No	(706) 213-4100	916	58	15.7	94.8%	412 (45.0%)	353 (38.5%)	109 (11.9%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.3%)	30.1	296^th of 452 public high schools	34.5%		28.4	306^th of 458 public high schools	33.2%	10	22.2	12.1	31.0	37.3	$12,914	$884	$12,030

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hart County	13.31 mi	5	64^th
Madison County	14.31 mi	7	51^st
Franklin County	18.13 mi	5	88^th
Oglethorpe County	19.41 mi	4	72^nd
Clarke County	25.1 mi	23	150^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.