Early County High School

Early County
12020 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
551 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Early County High School, located in Blakely, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Early County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military. The campus environment emphasizes a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, fostering a culture of school spirit and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Early County High School offers a variety of programs designed to support student development and career readiness. This includes diverse athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and talents. As a central pillar of the Blakely community, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while benefiting from the dedicated support of faculty and staff.
551
Total Students
51.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    410 (74.4 %)
  • White
    112 (20.3 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Early County
Phone: (229)723-3006
Website: http://www.early.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 394
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 162
Grade 10 147
Grade 11 125
Grade 12 117
Gender Ratio