High Schools in Charlton County

Charlton County, Georgia has only one high school, Charlton County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 109 to 182 out of 429-458 Georgia high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 3 and 4 stars out of 5.

Charlton County High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 97.0%, which is quite strong. However, the school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in American Literature and Composition (24.1% vs 42% statewide) and Algebra I (31.3% vs 44% statewide). Conversely, the school outperforms the state average in Biology (47.8% vs 44.7%) and United States History (67% vs 38.7%).

The school serves a student population with a high percentage (60.4%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. Despite this, Charlton County spends slightly more per student ($10,379) than the national average of around $10,000. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2, which suggests a favorable learning environment for students.