Mitchell County School District
School District · Camilla, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,008
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Mitchell County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mitchell 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.
Mitchell County High School
Camilla · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mitchell County Middle School
Camilla · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mitchell County Elementary School
Baconton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#149 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,008
+$5,880 vs Georgia median
District size
1,249 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Mitchell County ranks #149 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Mitchell County's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mitchell County High School (7.2/10), Mitchell County Middle School (5.0/10), and Mitchell County Elementary School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mitchell County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mitchell 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell County High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Mitchell County Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mitchell County Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Mitchell County Primary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mitchell County
Mitchell County is a Camilla, Georgia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,249 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $20,008 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Mitchell County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mitchell County High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mitchell County students show an average math proficiency of 41.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mitchell County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mitchell County with test data.
Schools in Mitchell County
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Camilla
- Total Enrollment
- 1,249
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mitchell County?
Mitchell 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 Mitchell County?
The average composite rating for Mitchell County is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County spends $20,008 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mitchell County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mitchell County is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County High School is the highest-rated school in Mitchell County with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mitchell County?
Across schools in Mitchell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mitchell County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Mitchell County has an average school rating of 5.2/10 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.5%
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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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