Jenkins County School District
School District · Millen, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,895
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,895
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Jenkins County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jenkins County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jenkins County High School
Millen · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jenkins County Elementary School
Millen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jenkins County Middle School
Millen · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#62 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,895
+$767 vs Georgia median
District size
1,141 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Jenkins County ranks #62 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Jenkins County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jenkins County High School (7.3/10), Jenkins County Elementary School (6.9/10), and Jenkins County Middle School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jenkins County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jenkins County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenkins County High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jenkins County Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Jenkins County Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jenkins County
Jenkins County is a Millen, Georgia school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,141 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $14,895 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Jenkins County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jenkins County High School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Jenkins County students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jenkins County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jenkins County with test data.
Schools in Jenkins County
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Millen
- Total Enrollment
- 1,141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 96
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Jenkins County?
The average composite rating for Jenkins County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County spends $14,895 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jenkins County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jenkins County is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County High School is the highest-rated school in Jenkins County with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Jenkins County?
Across schools in Jenkins County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jenkins County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Jenkins County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 3 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.6%
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- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
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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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