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Stewart County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 338 students in Stewart County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Stewart County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
338 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stewart 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
20%
% Black
92%
36%
% White
3%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,041 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,225 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,041
$14,327
Spending / Student
$23,225
$13,452
Best Stewart County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart County Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15582 Ga Highway 27
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Stewart County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15582 Us Highway 27
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4301
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4301
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Stewart County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15582 Ga Highway 27
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District manages 3 public schools serving 338 students.
What is the rank of Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District is ranked #172 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stewart County School District?
92% of Stewart County School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stewart County School District?
Stewart County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Stewart County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,225 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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