Stewart County High School

Summary:

Stewart County High School is a public high school located in Lumpkin, Georgia, serving 119 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Stewart County School District, which is ranked 169 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Stewart County High School has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.7% to 96.9% over the past five years, its academic performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is significantly below the state average across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.2% of students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 42%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.12% to 100% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to the nearby Chattahoochee County High School and Webster County High School, Stewart County High School performs significantly worse on standardized test scores and has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance, and that additional support and resources may be needed to address the underlying challenges facing the school and its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 15582 US Highway 27
       Lumpkin, GA  31815


(229) 838-4301

District: Stewart County

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,471 Help


Feeder schools for Stewart County High School:

Elementary:    Stewart County Elementary School
Middle:    Stewart County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  111

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.0%
White:
6.3%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stewart County High School ranks worse than 86.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stewart County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91%), White (6.3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stewart County High School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Compare Stewart County High School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stewart County High School is $18,471.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Stewart County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Stewart County High School 396th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Stewart County High School in the ranking list.)

Stewart County:

SchoolDigger ranks Stewart County 169th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stewart County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.75 324th 335 3.3%
2007 6.57 350th 358 2.2%
2008 10.60 347th 370 6.2%
2009 14.35 348th 372 6.5%
2010 37.07 281st 384 26.8%
2011 49.98 222nd 402 44.8%
2012 44.33 238th 396 39.9%
2013 44.40 256th 425 39.8%
2014 36.57 291st 425 31.5%
2015 29.68 297th 435 31.7%
2016 24.54 328th 426 23.0%
2017 30.16 271st 420 35.5%
2018 27.36 306th 428 28.5%
2019 33.78 267th 438 39.0%
2021 51.21 158th 410 61.5%
2022 17.22 355th 429 17.2%
2023 13.92 384th 442 13.1%
2024 15.12 396th 458 13.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Stewart County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Open Quote The school has a principal who puts the students first. He is involved in the total school program. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stewart County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 12 254 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 7 216 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2003 7 216 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2004 6 218 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2005 10 197 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 209
2006 10 216 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 231
2007 11 224 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 239
2008 4 203 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 211
2009 4 196 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 203
2010 4 127 1 2 0 0 1 0 135
2011 7 131 1 2 0 0 2 0 143
2012 13 128 1 1 0 0 0 0 143
2013 12 130 0 1 0 0 0 0 143
2014 7 123 0 0 0 0 0 0 130
2015 2 126 0 0 0 0 1 0 129
2016 0 123 0 0 0 0 1 0 124
2017 3 121 0 1 0 0 2 0 127
2018 3 107 0 0 0 0 1 0 111
2019 5 122 0 1 0 0 0 0 128
2020 6 99 0 1 0 0 0 0 106
2021 9 92 0 1 0 0 2 0 104
2022 12 107 0 1 0 0 2 0 122
2023 12 104 0 1 0 0 2 0 119
2024 7 101 0 0 1 0 2 0 111

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 Stewart County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 266 23.9 11.1 85
2002 223 21.3 10.5 83.9
2003 223 21.3 10.5 83.9
2004 224 14.5 15.4 79.5
2005 209 17.5 11.9 94.7
2006 231 18.1 12.8 89.4
2007 239 18.6 12.8 85.6
2008 211 16.7 12.6 80.3
2009 203 19.4 10.5 84.1
2010 135 18.7 7.2 83.7
2011 143 13.8 10.3 88.8
2012 143 15.7 9.1 93.7
2013 143 14.1 10.1 93.7
2014 130 14.1 9.2 88.5
2015 129 12.0 10.7 94.6
2016 124 12.0 10.3 97.6
2017 127 11.2 11.3 100
2018 111 9.6 11.5 100
2019 128 11.4 11.2 100
2020 106 11.3 9.3 100
2021 104 11.6 8.9 97.1
2022 122 14.0 8.7 n/a
2023 119 11.6 10.2 100
2024 111 13.5 8.2 87.4

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 Stewart County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 266 23.9 11.1 85
2002 223 21.3 10.5 83.9
2003 223 21.3 10.5 83.9
2004 224 14.5 15.4 79.5
2005 209 17.5 11.9 94.7
2006 231 18.1 12.8 89.4
2007 239 18.6 12.8 85.6
2008 211 16.7 12.6 80.3
2009 203 19.4 10.5 84.1
2010 135 18.7 7.2 83.7
2011 143 13.8 10.3 88.8
2012 143 15.7 9.1 93.7
2013 143 14.1 10.1 93.7
2014 130 14.1 9.2 88.5
2015 129 12.0 10.7 94.6
2016 124 12.0 10.3 97.6
2017 127 11.2 11.3 100
2018 111 9.6 11.5 100
2019 128 11.4 11.2 100
2020 106 11.3 9.3 100
2021 104 11.6 8.9 97.1
2022 122 14.0 8.7 n/a
2023 119 11.6 10.2 100
2024 111 13.5 8.2 87.4

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 Stewart County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $2,964 (18.6%) $12,961 (81.4%) $15,924
2018 $2,612 (14.2%) $15,845 (85.9%) $18,456
2019 $3,014 (16.3%) $15,457 (83.7%) $18,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stewart 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 267th of 438 High schoolsRanks 384th of 442 High schools
 25.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Stewart County High School)3112
 19%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Stewart County)3112
 19%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Stewart County High School)33.321.4
 11.9%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Stewart County)33.321.4
 11.9%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.727.3
 6.4%
End of Course Biology (Stewart County High School)26.121.4
 4.7%
   End of Course Biology (Stewart County)26.121.4
 4.7%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Stewart County High School)17.912.9
 5%
   End of Course United States History (Stewart County)17.912.9
 5%
   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 Students128119
 7%
African American122104
 14.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White512
 140%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stewart County High School

Stewart County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Stewart County Elementary School
Middle : Stewart County Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended Stewart County High School.

Students at Stewart County High School are 91% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

Stewart County High School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Georgia high schools.


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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.

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