Elbert County High School

Elbert County
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
875 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Elbert County High School, located in Elberton, Georgia, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Elbert County School District. Situated at 600 Abernathy Circle, the school provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9 through 12. It is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for academic, social, and extracurricular development for the youth of Elberton and the surrounding rural county.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic achievement and student engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and extracurricular clubs. As a focal point for the community, Elbert County High School emphasizes preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, military service, or the workforce. By fostering a supportive environment, the institution aims to balance rigorous state curriculum standards with the unique cultural identity and traditions of the Elbert County area.
875
Total Students
57.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    411 (47.0 %)
  • Black
    321 (36.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    105 (12.0 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    8 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Elbert County
Phone: (706)213-4100
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 868
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 9 286
Grade 10 203
Grade 11 211
Grade 12 175
Gender Ratio