Elbert County School District
School District · Elberton, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,402
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Elbert County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elbert 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.
Elbert County Elementary School
Elberton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elbert County High School
Elberton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elbert County Middle School
Elberton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#132 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,402
+$274 vs Georgia median
District size
3,076 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Elbert County ranks #132 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Elbert County's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elbert County Elementary School (8.1/10), Elbert County High School (4.4/10), and Elbert County Middle School (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Elbert County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Elbert County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elbert County Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Elbert County High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Elbert County Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elbert County
Elbert County is a Elberton, Georgia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,076 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $14,402 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Elbert County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elbert County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Elbert County students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Elbert County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elbert County with test data.
Schools in Elbert County
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Elberton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,076
- Teachers (FTE)
- 211
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elbert County?
Elbert County has 5 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 Elbert County?
The average composite rating for Elbert County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elbert County?
Elbert County spends $14,402 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elbert County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elbert County is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elbert County?
Elbert County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Elbert County with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Elbert County?
Across schools in Elbert County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Elbert County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Elbert County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 5 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.1%
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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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