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Pulaski County

Georgia · Public School District
3
Schools
1,330
Students
$39,271
Per-Pupil Spend
+174% nat'l
85.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Pulaski County is a public school district in Georgia serving 1,330 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $39,271 is above average for a US public school district. 86% 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 34/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pulaski County Elementary SchoolPK–05633
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Pulaski County Middle School06–08309
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hawkinsville High School09–12388
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$39,271+174% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
77%
13%
State
77.4%
Local (property tax)
13.3%
Federal
9.4%

State funding accounts for 77% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,330
Students
86%
Free Lunch
$39K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $39,271 per pupil — 174% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,330 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pulaski County?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pulaski County spend per student?
Pulaski County spends $39,271 per pupil — 174% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pulaski County?
86% of students in Pulaski County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pulaski County?
No, Pulaski County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pulaski County serve?
Pulaski County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pulaski County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pulaski County is 34/100. 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.