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Echols County Elementary/middle School

229 Us Highway 129 S
Statenville, GA 31648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Echols County Elementary/middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Echols County Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Echols County Elementary/middle School's student population of 649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Echols County Elementary/middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echols County Elementary/middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#857 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
41%
37%
39%
40%
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
3%
36%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Echols County Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Echols County Elementary/middle School is ranked #857 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Echols County Elementary/middle School?
649 students attend Echols County Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Echols County Elementary/middle School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Echols County Elementary/middle School?
Echols County Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Echols County Elementary/middle School offer ?
Echols County Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Echols County Elementary/middle School part of?
Echols County Elementary/middle School is part of Echols County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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