Glascock County

Gibson, Georgia — 2 schools

573
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,031
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glascock County operates 2 public schools serving 573 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 580 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Glascock County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,031 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.3% local, 52.9% state, and 22.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $80,128 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #55 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 841.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.3% White, 5.5% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Glascock County Middle/High School accounts for 52.4% of all Glascock County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Glascock County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Glascock County student-counselor ratio is 841:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Glascock County chronic absenteeism rate is 30.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.8%
Federal
52.9%
State
24.3%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
55 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Glascock County county, where this district is located.

$765
Studio/mo
$770
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,217
3 BR/mo
$1,395
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$80,128
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Glascock County.

White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 5.5%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

841.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Glascock County

School Enrollment
Glascock County Middle/High School
304
Glascock County Elementary School
276

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Glascock County?

Glascock County has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 573 students.

How much does Glascock County spend per student?

Glascock County spends $16,031 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #55 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Glascock County?

The average teacher salary in Glascock County is $80,128 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Glascock County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Glascock County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Glascock County?

Glascock County students are 89.3% White, 5.5% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Glascock County?

Glascock County has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #55 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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