For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,571 students in Atkinson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Atkinson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,571 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atkinson County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
44%
20%
% Black
14%
36%
% White
40%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,053 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,369 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,053
$14,327
Spending / Student
$13,369
$13,452
Best Atkinson County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willacoochee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Vickers St S
Willacoochee, GA 31650
(912) 534-5302
Willacoochee, GA 31650
(912) 534-5302
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
563 King St N
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3882
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Atkinson County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Atkinson County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,571 students.
What is the rank of Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District is ranked #81 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Atkinson County School District?
44% of Atkinson County School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atkinson County School District?
Atkinson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Atkinson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,369 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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