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Colquitt County

Georgia · Public School District
13
Schools
8,830
Students
$14,330
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
86.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+34pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Colquitt County is a public school district in Georgia serving 8,830 students across 13 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,330 is near the national average for a US public school district. 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (13)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Willie J. Williams Middle School06–071,369
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Colquitt County High School10–121,787
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CA Gray Junior High School08–091,406
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,330Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
21%
State
54.8%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal
24.0%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (21%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,830
Students
87%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,830 students.
What is the graduation rate for Colquitt County?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Colquitt County spend per student?
Colquitt County spends $14,330 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Colquitt County?
87% of students in Colquitt County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Colquitt County?
No, Colquitt County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Colquitt County serve?
Colquitt County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Colquitt County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Colquitt County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.