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Mitchell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,203 students in Mitchell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Mitchell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,203 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mitchell County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
85%
36%
% White
8%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,700 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,508 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,700
$14,327
Spending / Student
$20,508
$13,452
Best Mitchell County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Ga Highway 93
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell County Primary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,203 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District is ranked #186 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County School District?
85% of Mitchell County School District students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Mitchell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,508 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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