Atkinson County High School is located in unincorporated Atkinson County, Georgia, United States, with a Pearson postal address. It is the only high school in the Atkinson County School District. Its teams are known as the Rebels. It shares a campus with its feeder school, Atkinson County Middle School.
Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Atkinson County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atkinson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Atkinson County High School's student population of 450 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Motto
Let Us Lead By Serving Others.
School Rankings
Atkinson County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atkinson County High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
46%
19%
Black
15%
36%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebels
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atkinson County High School's ranking?
Atkinson County High School is ranked #853 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atkinson County High School?
The graduation rate of Atkinson County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Atkinson County High School?
450 students attend Atkinson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Atkinson County High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atkinson County High School?
Atkinson County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atkinson County High School offer ?
Atkinson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atkinson County High School part of?
Atkinson County High School is part of Atkinson County School District.
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