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6.6avg / 10

Atkinson County School District

School District · Pearson, Georgia

Students: 1,569
Teachers (FTE): 116

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,569

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#63 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,014

+$1,886 vs Georgia median

District size

1,569 students

Smaller than Georgia median

The short answer

Atkinson County ranks #63 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Atkinson County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Atkinson County Middle School (8.9/10), Pearson Elementary School (7.0/10), and Atkinson County High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Atkinson County High School

STAAR proficiency rose +14.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Atkinson County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Atkinson County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Atkinson County Middle School8.9 / 10
2Pearson Elementary School7.0 / 10
3Atkinson County High School6.4 / 10
4Willacoochee Elementary School4.2 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Atkinson County

Atkinson County is a Pearson, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,569 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $16,014 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Atkinson County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Atkinson County Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Atkinson County students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Atkinson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency52.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency54.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Atkinson County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Pearson
Total Enrollment
1,569
Teachers (FTE)
116
District spending per student
$16,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
59.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Atkinson County?

Atkinson County has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Atkinson County?

The average composite rating for Atkinson County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Atkinson County?

Atkinson County's district-level spending was $16,014 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Atkinson County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Atkinson County is 13.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Atkinson County?

Atkinson County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Atkinson County with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Atkinson County?

Across schools in Atkinson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Atkinson County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Atkinson County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
52.4%
ELA Proficiency
54.8%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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