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Stephens County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,855 students in Stephens County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Stephens County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,855 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stephens 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
12%
36%
% White
70%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,590 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,827 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,590
$14,327
Spending / Student
$12,827
$13,452
Best Stephens County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big A Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Sorrells Dr
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 886-2987
Eastanollee, GA 30538
(706) 886-2987
Gr: PK-K | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Toccoa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 N Pond St
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3129
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3129
Gr: 2-4 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Stephens County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-2880
Gr: 5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Old Liberty Hill Rd
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3934
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-3934
Gr: 1-2 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Stephens County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
323 Indian Trl
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-6825
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-6825
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stephens County School District?
Stephens County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,855 students.
What is the rank of Stephens County School District?
Stephens County School District is ranked #103 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County School District?
70% of Stephens County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stephens County School District?
Stephens County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Stephens County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,827 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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