Warren County

Warren County is a small, rural Georgia district serving roughly 662 students across three schools—Freeman Elementary School (PK-5), Warren County Middle School (6-8), and Warren County High School (9-12)—and ranks in the bottom 5% of Georgia districts.

If you’re comparing schools, Warren County High School is the clear standout. Its 92.6% graduation rate beats the state average (87.2%), and its U.S. History proficiency (33.3%) is within 5 points of the state—far better than its math (12.5%) or biology (11.8%) scores. The high school also spends the most per student ($23,578) and has the best state ranking (20th percentile). Freeman Elementary School is more volatile: 4th grade math fell from 50% to 28.6% in one year, while 5th grade math improved from 11.8% to 22.2%. Still, its overall ranking dropped from the 20th to the 7th percentile. Warren County Middle School is the most consistent concern, with math proficiency in the single digits (9-10%) across all three grades and a 6th percentile ranking.

Across the district, proficiency gaps versus the state are steep—often 30-35 points in math and science—and chronic absenteeism is high, especially at the elementary school (31.1% vs. 17.7% statewide). The middle school has the lowest absenteeism (19.3%). One positive: the high school’s graduation success suggests strong support systems, even if test scores lag. Note that current ELA scores aren’t available (they release in December), so no conclusions should be drawn about reading or writing performance. With small cohorts, year-to-year swings can be dramatic, so look at multi-year trends rather than any single year.