Schley County

Ellaville, Georgia — 2 schools

1,231
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,979
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Schley County operates 2 public schools serving 1,231 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 1,253 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Schley County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,979 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 23.6% local, 59.5% state, and 16.9% 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 $72,147 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #163 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 465.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.5% White, 13.9% African American, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Schley Middle High School accounts for 51.8% of all Schley County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Schley 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

Schley County student-counselor ratio is 465:1 — 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

Schley County chronic absenteeism rate is 11.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

16.9%
Federal
59.5%
State
23.6%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
163 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$765
Studio/mo
$770
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,342
3 BR/mo
$1,395
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,147
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 Schley County.

White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 13.9%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

465.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Schley County

School Enrollment
Schley Middle High School
649
Schley County Elementary School
604

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Schley County?

Schley County has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,231 students.

How much does Schley County spend per student?

Schley County spends $12,979 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #163 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Schley County?

The average teacher salary in Schley County is $72,147 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Schley County?

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

What is the demographic composition of Schley County?

Schley County students are 74.5% White, 13.9% African American, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Schley County?

Schley County has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #163 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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