Schley County School District
School District · Ellaville, Georgia
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,721
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,721
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Schley County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Schley 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.
Schley Middle High School
Ellaville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Schley County Elementary School
Ellaville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#8 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,721
$1,407 vs Georgia median
District size
1,231 students
Smaller than Georgia median
STAAR proficiency rose +7.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Schley County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Schley County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schley Middle High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Schley County Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Schley County
Schley County is a Ellaville, Georgia school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,231 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,721 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Schley County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Schley Middle High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Schley County students show an average math proficiency of 64.5% and ELA proficiency of 64.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Schley County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Schley County with test data.
Schools in Schley County
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Ellaville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,231
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Schley County?
Schley County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Schley County?
The average composite rating for Schley County is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Schley County?
Schley County spends $12,721 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Schley County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Schley County is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Schley County?
Schley Middle High School is the highest-rated school in Schley County with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Schley County?
Across schools in Schley County with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.9%
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Compare Schley County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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