High Schools in Mitchell County

There is only one high school located in Mitchell County, Georgia - Mitchell County High School. The school serves grades 9-12 and has a student population that qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch at a very high rate of 100%, indicating a high-poverty community.

Mitchell County High School is underperforming compared to state averages across multiple metrics. Its test scores are significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.8% to 39.4% compared to the state averages of 38.7% to 44.7%. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing between 383-395 out of 429-458 Georgia high schools in the past 3 years, and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.6, suggesting smaller class sizes, this does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes.

Despite the high per-student spending of $13,190, which is above the state average, Mitchell County High School is struggling to improve its academic performance. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.3% is slightly below the state average, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed through a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support student learning and achievement.