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#90 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 4% in state

Atkinson County High School

High School · Atkinson County · Pearson, GA

A high school in Pearson, GA where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

145 Rebel Ln, Pearson, GA 31642

  • Math 69% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+27.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+24.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$16,014
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Atkinson County High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Atkinson County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$39,131

Median home value

$80,300

Median rent

$751/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

29.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Atkinson County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
59.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Atkinson County High School is listed in Atkinson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Atkinson County High School

Atkinson County High School is a public high school in Pearson, GA, part of Atkinson County, serving approximately 450 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Atkinson County High School

What grades does Atkinson County High School serve?

Atkinson County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Atkinson County High School?

Atkinson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson County High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Atkinson County High School rank in GA?

Atkinson County High School ranks #90 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Atkinson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Atkinson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Atkinson County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Atkinson County High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Atkinson County High School a charter school?

No, Atkinson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Atkinson County High School a Title I school?

No, Atkinson County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atkinson County High School?

80.2% of students at Atkinson County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Atkinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 31642)
4,564
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
31.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31642; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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