Glascock County

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Gibson, Georgia - 2 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Glascock County #43 of 216 districts in Georgia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,865 per pupil, Glascock County ranks #35 of 219 Georgia districts by per-pupil spending (Georgia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

573
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,865
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glascock County operates 2 public schools serving 573 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Glascock County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,865 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 219 Georgia districts by per-pupil spending. See how Georgia compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 24.3% local, 52.9% state, and 22.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 71/100, ranked #43 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 841.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, 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.

Its largest campus is Glascock County Middle/High School, enrolling 304 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Glascock County a distant remainder — means Glascock County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

71
Equity Score
43 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

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

How Glascock County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Georgia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
State Charter Schools Ii- Furlow Charter School Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
State Charter Schools Ii- Pataula Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
State Charter Schools Ii- Sail Charter Academy - School for Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
State Charter Schools- Cherokee Charter Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
State Charter Schools Ii- Northwest Classical Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Glascock County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Georgia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Glascock County?

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

How much does Glascock County spend per student?

Glascock County spends $15,865 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #43 in Georgia.

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 71/100, ranking #43 out of 216 districts in Georgia.