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Atkinson County High School

Q: Is Atkinson County High School a good school?

Atkinson County High School ranks 132 nd of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 71% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Atkinson County High School in Pearson, GA, is a mid-sized public high school serving 447 students in grades 9-12 within the Atkinson County district, which holds a 4-star rating.

This school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 95.7% (2024-2025), which is 8.5 points above the state average and beats nearby Clinch County High School (88.6%) while matching Coffee County High School (95.0%). Even more impressive, the school achieves this while serving a student body where over 80% qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school also excels in U.S. History, with 53.1% of students scoring proficient—nearly 15 points above the state average and far ahead of nearby schools (both around 29%). Chronic absenteeism has dropped dramatically from 31.6% in 2021-2022 to just 10.9% now, which is well below the state average (17.7%) and a fraction of Coffee County High School's 31.9% rate.

Academic performance is mixed but improving. Algebra I proficiency (48.6%) sits right at the state average, though it has been volatile—swinging from a high of 69.3% in 2023-2024. The school's state ranking has climbed steadily from the 36th percentile in 2016-2017 to the 71st percentile now, earning a 4-star rating. Notably, the school shows strong results for its Hispanic students, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide for that group, and also performs well for African American students (70th percentile). The student-teacher ratio is favorable at 13.7:1. While there's room to improve consistency in math and lift performance for all student groups, the school's combination of high graduation rates, low absenteeism, and strong U.S. History results—especially given its economic challenges—makes it a resilient choice worth considering.

447

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,170

Per pupil spending ?

80.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

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: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (51% vs 44% meeting standards)

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Georgia avg44%

132^nd of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 202Atkinson 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
2026	56.1	132 of 457	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	48.9	174 of 451	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	97 of 454	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	59.0	128 of 448	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	43.0	207 of 431	52.0%	★★★☆☆
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%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	112 of 377	70.3%	★★★★☆
2025	34.8	219 of 391	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.0	178 of 372	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	126 of 431	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	57.3	134 of 438	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.5	95 of 435	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	104 of 433	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	48.3	190 of 430	55.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	67.7	50 of 299	83.3%	★★★★☆
2025	63.4	76 of 312	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	65.6	72 of 315	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.4	55 of 308	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	80 of 295	72.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	128 of 436	70.6%	★★★★☆
2025	41.6	222 of 442	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.7	100 of 436	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	52.4	156 of 436	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.5	175 of 427	59.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	147 of 334	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.2	205 of 341	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.9	72 of 346	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	48.0	142 of 343	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	29.2	229 of 339	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2026)83rd percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile~ school

Male (2026)71st percentile~ school

African American (2026)70th percentile~ school

White (2026)56th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

United States History53%+15 vs state

Algebra I49%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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%)	56.1	132^nd of 457 public high schools	71.1%		48.9	174^th of 451 public high schools	61.4%	42	48.6		53.1	$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	—	113 (52.6%)	42 (19.5%)	51 (23.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	64.2	92^nd of 457 public high schools	79.9%		49.2	173^rd of 451 public high schools	61.6%	81	71.0	51.5		$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%)	43.8	202^nd of 457 public high schools	55.8%		45.4	196^th of 451 public high schools	56.5%	6	0.0	43.8	29.3	$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%)	38	242^nd of 457 public high schools	47.0%		35.3	266^th of 451 public high schools	41.0%	24	32.2	47.3	29.2	$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 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.

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 132^nd of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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

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