Jasper County

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Monticello, Georgia - 4 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Jasper County #155 of 216 districts in Georgia (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,328 per pupil, Jasper County ranks #109 of 219 Georgia districts by per-pupil spending (Georgia districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,573
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,328
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jasper County operates 4 public schools serving 2,573 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary 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 Jasper County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,328 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 35.4% local, 46.7% state, and 17.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 36/100, ranked #155 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (28 AP courses district-wide), and 16.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.3% White, 16.2% African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Jasper County High School, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.

Its largest campus is Jasper County High School, enrolling 818 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Jasper County High School accounts for 30.2% of all Jasper County student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Jasper County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Jasper County chronic absenteeism rate is 16.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Jasper County is typically wider than the Jasper County-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.9%
Federal
46.7%
State
35.4%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
155 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Jasper County.

White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 16.2%
Multiracial 5.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 49.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Jasper County's schools, about the same as the Georgia average of 50.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Jasper County High School 54.1
  2. 2 Jasper County Middle School 49.4
  3. 3 Jasper County Primary School 47.7
  4. 4 Washington Park Elementary School 46.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
28 AP courses total
16.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Jasper County

School Enrollment
Jasper County High School
818
Jasper County Primary School
660
Jasper County Middle School
647
Washington Park Elementary School
581

How Jasper County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Georgia districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Chattooga County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
State Charter Schools- Mountain Education Charter High Scho Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Greene County Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Bleckley County Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
State Charter Schools- Foothills Charter High School (Centr Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Jasper 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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Gwinnett County
181,814 students · 140 schools · $13,113/pupil
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Fulton County
89,935 students · 108 schools · $13,999/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jasper County?

Jasper County has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,573 students.

How much does Jasper County spend per student?

Jasper County spends $13,328 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #155 in Georgia.

What is the demographic composition of Jasper County?

Jasper County students are 68.3% White, 16.2% African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jasper County?

Jasper County has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #155 out of 216 districts in Georgia.