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Mitchell County School District

108 South Harney Street
Camilla, GA 31730
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,252 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 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,252 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
121,051 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 222 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.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#183 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
39%
17%
40%
15-19%
40%
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
83%
36%
% White
9%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,655 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,705 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,655
$14,305
Spending / Student
$19,705
$13,431

Best Mitchell County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15815 Ga Highway 93
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 321-7004
Gr: 3-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell County Primary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Gr: 1-4 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,252 students.
What is the rank of Mitchell County School District?
Mitchell County School District is ranked #187 out of 222 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?
83% of Mitchell County School District students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% 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 $19,705 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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