Meriwether County School District
School District · Greenville, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#149 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,105
+$1,977 vs Georgia median
District size
2,255 students
Smaller than Georgia median
About Meriwether County
Meriwether County is a Greenville, Georgia school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,255 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $16,105 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Meriwether County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Unity Elementary School (pk-5), which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Meriwether County students show an average math proficiency of 20.1% and ELA proficiency of 21.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Meriwether County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Meriwether County with test data.
Schools in Meriwether County
7 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Greenville
- Total Enrollment
- 2,255
- Teachers (FTE)
- 190
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meriwether County?
Meriwether County has 7 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Meriwether County?
The average composite rating for Meriwether 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 Meriwether County?
Meriwether County spends $16,105 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meriwether County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Meriwether County is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Meriwether County?
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is the highest-rated school in Meriwether County with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Meriwether County?
Across schools in Meriwether County with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Meriwether County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Meriwether County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 7 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Meriwether County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- 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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