MITCHELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Mitchell County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mitchell County school district, located in Camilla, GA with about 460 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 42 teachers, Mitchell County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Mitchell County High School, located in Camilla, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mitchell County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through university enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop both their intellectual abilities and their character through a mix of core academic subjects and elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Mitchell County High School plays a central role in the social and extracurricular life of Camilla. The institution typically offers a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that foster school spirit and community engagement. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to the local area and the broader society.

For more information, contact Mitchell County High School at (229) 336-0970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
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MITCHELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Camilla, GA with about 460 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Mitchell County
Total Students:
460
Teachers:
42.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 460 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MITCHELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.7%
White
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
1.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.