Colquitt County School District
School District · Moultrie, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,660
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,660
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Colquitt County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Colquitt County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hamilton Elementary School
Hartsfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunset Elementary School
Moultrie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wright Elementary School
Moultrie · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#109 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,660
+$532 vs Georgia median
District size
8,844 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Colquitt County ranks #109 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Colquitt County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hamilton Elementary School (8.7/10), Sunset Elementary School (8.5/10), and Wright Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Colquitt County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +18.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Colquitt County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Colquitt County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunset Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Wright Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Norman Park Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Funston Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Okapilco Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Stringfellow Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Willie J. Williams Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Odom Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Cox Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colquitt County
Colquitt County is a Moultrie, Georgia school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,844 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $14,660 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Colquitt County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hamilton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Colquitt County students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Colquitt County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colquitt County with test data.
Schools in Colquitt County
13 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Moultrie
- Total Enrollment
- 8,844
- Teachers (FTE)
- 650
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County has 13 schools in total — 10 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 Colquitt County?
The average composite rating for Colquitt County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County spends $14,660 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colquitt County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colquitt County is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colquitt County?
Hamilton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Colquitt County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Colquitt County?
Across schools in Colquitt County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Colquitt County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Colquitt County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 13 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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Compare Colquitt County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Bibb County (35)
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- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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