Atkinson County High School

Atkinson County
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
446 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
446
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    198 (44.4 %)
  • White
    176 (39.5 %)
  • Black
    64 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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: Atkinson County
Phone: (912)422-3267
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 309
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 9 129
Grade 10 102
Grade 11 117
Grade 12 98
Gender Ratio