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Early County High School

Public Grades 9-12

349^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 23% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Early County High School is a public high school located in Blakely, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 515 students. The school is part of the Early County School District, which is ranked 189 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Early County High School consistently performs below the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.5% in Algebra I to 26.9% in United States History, significantly lower than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 84.4% to 88.4% over the past few years. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.86% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, but it is still below the state average, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

When comparing Early County High School to the nearby Calhoun County High School and Miller County High School, both of which also perform below the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, Early County High School has the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, Early County High School's statewide ranking has generally trended downward over the past few years, suggesting that the school's academic performance is declining relative to other schools in the state.

506

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,845

Per pupil spending ?

77.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823

(229) 723-3006

District: Early County

Feeder schools for Early County High School:

Elementary:	Early County Elementary School
Middle:	Early County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.0%

White:

14.0%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 24th percentile in 2015 → 23rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (21% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Algebra I scores 32 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg21%

Georgia avg42%

349^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

189^th of 206Early 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	21.5	349 of 452	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.3	326 of 458	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.1	379 of 442	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.2	334 of 429	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.9	388 of 410	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	29.2	301 of 438	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.1	324 of 428	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.3	286 of 420	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	21.0	339 of 426	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.0	330 of 435	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	36.3	294 of 425	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.5	286 of 425	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.0	221 of 396	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.6	273 of 402	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	40.6	254 of 384	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.8	210 of 372	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	37.9	261 of 370	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	25.9	301 of 358	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.5	255 of 335	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History27%-12 vs state

Biology24%-20 vs state

American Literature and Composition24%-17 vs state

Algebra I12%-32 vs state

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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
Early County High School	Public	9-12	12020 Columbia St	Blakely	39823	Early County	Early County	No	No	No	No	(229) 723-3006	506	38	13.3	77.9%	71 (14.0%)	405 (80.0%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	21.5	349^th of 452 public high schools	22.8%		25.3	326^th of 458 public high schools	28.8%	23	23.5	12.5	24.3	26.9	$14,845	$868	$13,978
Calhoun County High School	Public	9-12	133 Cougar Lane	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 310-2082	146	12	11.8	89.0%	1 (0.7%)	140 (95.9%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15	388^th of 452 public high schools	14.2%		8.9	425^th of 458 public high schools	7.2%	37	17.6	22.9	20.8	12.5	$19,988	$2,264	$17,724
Miller County High School	Public	9-12	996 Phillipsburg Rd	Colquitt	39837	Miller County	Miller County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 758-4130	236	23	10.1	89.0%	111 (47.0%)	99 (41.9%)	18 (7.6%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	25.5	327^th of 452 public high schools	27.7%		21.4	350^th of 458 public high schools	23.6%	23	27.9	40.0	8.8	27.9	$18,379	$1,108	$17,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Early County High School

Is Early County High School a good school?

Early County High School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Georgia high schools.

What district is Early County High School in?

Early County

What schools feed into Early County High School?

Early County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Early County Elementary School
Middle : Early County Middle School

How many students attend Early County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 506 students attended Early County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Early County High School?

Students at Early County High School are 80% African American, 14% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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