Very Good
#581 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 26% in state
Miller County High School
High School · Miller County · Colquitt, GA
A high school in Colquitt, GA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
996 Phillipsburg Rd, Colquitt, GA 39837
- Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Miller County High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Miller 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,365
Median home value
$118,800
Median rent
$695/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Miller County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miller County High School is listed in Miller County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miller County High School
Miller County High School is a public high school in Colquitt, GA, part of Miller County, serving approximately 243 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miller County High School
What grades does Miller County High School serve?
Miller County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Miller County High School?
Miller County High School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller County High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miller County High School rank in GA?
Miller County High School ranks #581 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Miller County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miller County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Miller County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller County High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miller County High School a charter school?
No, Miller County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miller County High School a Title I school?
No, Miller County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miller County High School?
64.6% of students at Miller 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
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Miller County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (229) 758-4130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 39837)
- 5,994
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 39837; 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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