Charlton County High School

Charlton County
994 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
452 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Charlton County High School, located in Folkston, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Charlton County School District. As a rural community school, it emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty and staff strive to provide personalized attention to students. The school offers a standard academic curriculum, supplemented by various elective courses and programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Charlton County High School maintains a strong focus on school spirit and student development through its extracurricular offerings. The school is well-known for its athletic programs—particularly its football team, which is a central part of the local community’s identity—as well as various clubs, vocational organizations like FFA, and artistic programs. By balancing academic rigor with community-focused engagement, the school aims to foster both the intellectual and character growth of its students, preparing them to contribute effectively to their community and beyond.
452
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    260 (57.5 %)
  • Black
    136 (30.1 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (7.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: Charlton County
Phone: (912)496-2501
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 318
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 9 139
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 109
Grade 12 102
Gender Ratio