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Colquitt County High School

105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park, GA 31771Colquitt County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 10–12Non-Charter
1,787
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,330
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,787 students in grades 10–12 in Norman Park, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,330 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Colquitt County High School is a very large high in Norman Park, Georgia, serving grades 10–12 with 1,787 students. The district invests $14,330 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Colquitt County High School

1,787
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
64%
Free Lunch
141
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (10–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution931 male · 856 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility64%
National avg 52% · 1,147 students
Student Composition
39%
32%
26%
Asian1%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black26%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130138000591

Academic Outcomes at Colquitt County High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 31771

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,330Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,330
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,305
Student Support$2,723
Administration$1,720
Operations$2,149
Other$1,433
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,330 spent per student, an estimated $6,348 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
21%
State government
54.8%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal programs
24.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Norman Park Elementary SchoolSunset Elementary SchoolOdom Elementary SchoolWright Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Willie J. Williams Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades10 – 12
Location—
CountyColquitt County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictColquitt County →
Phone: (229)890-6141
NCES ID: 130138000591
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Norman Park seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Colquitt County
Other
CA Gray Junior High School
1,406 students · 08–09
85% FRL
Mid
Willie J. Williams Middle School
1,369 students · 06–07
85% FRL
Elem
Norman Park Elementary School
619 students · PK–05
● 40 opp97% FRL
Elem
Sunset Elementary School
600 students · PK–05
97% FRL
Elem
Odom Elementary School
521 students · PK–05
● 40 opp97% FRL
Elem
Wright Elementary School
521 students · PK–05
97% FRL
Elem
Cox Elementary School
476 students · PK–05
97% FRL
Elem
Funston Elementary School
386 students · PK–05
97% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park, GA 31771
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.