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Charlton County High School

Summary:

Charlton County High School is a public high school in Folkston, Georgia, serving 452 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Charlton County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Charlton County High School has shown mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments compared to the state average. While the school has excelled in subjects like United States History, with proficiency rates reaching 67% compared to the state's 38.7%, it has struggled in others, such as Algebra I and American Literature and Composition. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 109 out of 442 high schools in 2022-2023 to 272 out of 438 in 2018-2019. However, the school has demonstrated steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 86.6% in 2017-2018 to 97.0% in 2021-2022, consistently exceeding the state average.

Charlton County High School serves a population with a higher level of economic need, with 60.4% to 60.45% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. The school's per-student spending has remained relatively stable, ranging from $9,809 to $10,379, and the student-teacher ratio has been consistent, ranging from 15.2 to 16.3 students per teacher. These factors suggest that the school may need to focus on improving its overall academic program and ensuring more consistent performance across all subject areas, while also addressing the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 994 Indian Trl
       Folkston, GA  31537

(912) 496-2501

District: Charlton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,379 Help


Feeder schools for Charlton County High School:

Elementary:    Folkston Elementary School
    St. George Elementary School
Middle:    Bethune Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
African American:
30.1%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charlton County High School ranks better than 62.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Charlton County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlton County High School is $10,379.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charlton County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Charlton County High School 172nd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Charlton County High School in the ranking list.)

Charlton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlton County 30th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Charlton County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.49 259th 335 22.7%
2007 39.13 250th 358 30.2%
2008 47.75 210th 370 43.2%
2009 61.53 132nd 372 64.5%
2010 52.41 184th 384 52.1%
2011 53.36 193rd 402 52.0%
2012 58.47 150th 396 62.1%
2013 66.33 102nd 425 76.0%
2014 51.79 194th 425 54.4%
2015 41.54 205th 435 52.9%
2016 50.64 152nd 426 64.3%
2017 26.85 296th 420 29.5%
2018 35.04 249th 428 41.8%
2019 33.37 272nd 438 37.9%
2021 53.53 144th 410 64.9%
2022 48.50 182nd 429 57.6%
2023 62.59 109th 442 75.3%
2024 51.96 172nd 458 62.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charlton County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 652 652
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 685 685
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 746 746
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 774 774
1994 478 318 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1995 494 294 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 494 294 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 530 276 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 808
1998 535 270 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 808
1999 544 258 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 808
2000 549 271 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 824
2001 554 275 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 834
2002 571 320 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 899
2003 571 320 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 899
2004 585 331 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 923
2005 582 308 7 3 2 n/a n/a 7 909
2006 572 309 4 5 2 n/a n/a 10 902
2007 547 302 7 4 3 n/a n/a 9 872
2008 515 271 8 3 2 n/a n/a 12 811
2009 488 249 12 5 3 n/a n/a 9 766
2010 484 247 8 4 2 0 9 0 754
2011 303 147 5 2 0 0 4 0 461
2012 283 116 6 2 0 0 4 0 411
2013 276 115 4 2 0 0 8 0 405
2014 277 110 4 1 0 0 6 0 398
2015 303 114 2 1 0 0 13 0 433
2016 307 128 2 7 0 0 17 0 461
2017 286 124 4 11 0 0 17 0 442
2018 279 127 4 10 0 0 24 0 444
2019 256 133 3 10 0 0 23 0 425
2020 250 127 2 15 1 0 19 0 414
2021 262 130 1 20 1 0 26 0 440
2022 244 142 2 22 1 0 24 0 435
2023 260 136 1 19 3 0 33 0 452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charlton County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 41.0 15.9 32.1
1991 685 44.0 15.5 31.5
1992 746 44.0 16.9 28.2
1993 774 37.0 20.9 39.4
1994 797 44.0 18.1 38.8
1995 789 44.0 17.9 37.3
1996 789 44.0 17.9 37.3
1997 808 40.0 20.2 42.5
1998 808 39.4 20.5 44.1
1999 808 43.2 18.7 44.6
2000 824 43.6 18.9 47.7
2001 834 45.6 18.3 49.3
2002 899 46.8 19.2 56.2
2003 899 46.8 19.2 56.2
2004 923 46.8 19.7 57.4
2005 909 48.5 18.7 57.8
2006 902 47.4 19.0 64
2007 872 50.4 17.3 61.9
2008 811 48.0 16.9 58.7
2009 766 44.6 17.2 58.1
2010 754 43.4 17.3 61.8
2011 461 28.7 16.0 63.8
2012 411 26.4 15.5 58.9
2013 405 24.9 16.2 60.5
2014 398 23.2 17.1 58
2015 433 24.0 18.0 58.9
2016 461 25.0 18.4 59.9
2017 442 26.5 16.6 63.6
2018 444 25.2 17.6 57.7
2019 425 24.0 17.7 60.5
2020 414 26.2 15.8 60.6
2021 440 26.9 16.3 60.5
2022 435 28.4 15.3 n/a
2023 452 29.6 15.2 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charlton County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 652 41.0 15.9 32.1
1991 685 44.0 15.5 31.5
1992 746 44.0 16.9 28.2
1993 774 37.0 20.9 39.4
1994 797 44.0 18.1 38.8
1995 789 44.0 17.9 37.3
1996 789 44.0 17.9 37.3
1997 808 40.0 20.2 42.5
1998 808 39.4 20.5 44.1
1999 808 43.2 18.7 44.6
2000 824 43.6 18.9 47.7
2001 834 45.6 18.3 49.3
2002 899 46.8 19.2 56.2
2003 899 46.8 19.2 56.2
2004 923 46.8 19.7 57.4
2005 909 48.5 18.7 57.8
2006 902 47.4 19.0 64
2007 872 50.4 17.3 61.9
2008 811 48.0 16.9 58.7
2009 766 44.6 17.2 58.1
2010 754 43.4 17.3 61.8
2011 461 28.7 16.0 63.8
2012 411 26.4 15.5 58.9
2013 405 24.9 16.2 60.5
2014 398 23.2 17.1 58
2015 433 24.0 18.0 58.9
2016 461 25.0 18.4 59.9
2017 442 26.5 16.6 63.6
2018 444 25.2 17.6 57.7
2019 425 24.0 17.7 60.5
2020 414 26.2 15.8 60.6
2021 440 26.9 16.3 60.5
2022 435 28.4 15.3 n/a
2023 452 29.6 15.2 60.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charlton County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $778 (7.9%) $9,030 (92.1%) $9,809
2018 $488 (5.0%) $9,321 (95.0%) $9,808
2019 $402 (3.9%) $9,977 (96.1%) $10,379

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charlton County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 438 High schoolsRanks 109th of 442 High schools
 37.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Charlton County High School)16.744.2
 27.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Charlton County)16.744.2
 27.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Charlton County High School)3234.2
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Charlton County)3234.2
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Charlton County High School)38.546.5
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Charlton County)38.546.5
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Charlton County High School)37.567.4
 29.9%
   End of Course United States History (Charlton County)37.567.4
 29.9%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students425452
 6.4%
African American133136
 2.3%
American Indian03
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1019
 90%
Pacific Islander00
White256260
 1.6%
Two or More Races2333
 43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%60.4%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlton County High School

Charlton County High School ranks 172nd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Charlton County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Folkston Elementary School
Elementary : St. George Elementary School
Middle : Bethune Middle School

Students at Charlton County High School are 58% White, 30% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Charlton County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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