ATKINSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Atkinson County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Atkinson County school district, located in Pearson, GA with about 488 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Atkinson County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Atkinson County High School, located at 145 Rebel Lane in Pearson, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Atkinson County School District. As a pillar of the local Pearson community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and community pride among its student body. The campus functions as a hub for both rigorous coursework and extracurricular engagement, striving to prepare students for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce following graduation.
The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and student support. In addition to its core curriculum, Atkinson County High School offers various athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage students to develop leadership skills and remain active participants in their community. By emphasizing both tradition and forward-looking educational goals, the institution remains committed to empowering the youth of Atkinson County to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Atkinson County High School at (912) 422-3267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pearson, GA 31642
(912) 422-3267
ATKINSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pearson, GA with about 488 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atkinson County
- Total Students:
- 488
- Teachers:
- 29.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 488 students
- White
- 45.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.3%
- Black or African American
- 16.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.