High Schools in Elbert County

With only one high school located in Elbert County, Elbert County High School serves as the sole public high school option for students in the area. The school serves grades 9-12 and has an enrollment of 875 students.

Elbert County High School appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with proficiency rates on Georgia Milestones assessments significantly lower than the state in several subject areas. The school is ranked 306 out of 458 Georgia high schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state. However, the school does maintain a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.2%, suggesting it is still able to support students in completing their high school education.

The high percentage of students (58.06%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Elbert County High School indicates a higher level of economic disadvantage compared to the state. Despite the school's lower academic performance, it appears to be investing resources in an effort to improve, with a slightly lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average. Addressing the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population and implementing effective strategies to improve academic performance should be key priorities for the school and district.