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Liberty County

Georgia · Public School District
12
Schools
10,610
Students
$13,521
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
70.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
87.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Liberty County is a public school district in Georgia serving 10,610 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,521 is near the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lewis Frasier Middle School06–08779
Midway Middle School06–08707
Snelson-Golden Middle School06–08876
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bradwell Institute09–121,755
Liberty County High School09–121,077
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,521Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
27%
State
53.5%
Local (property tax)
27.2%
Federal
19.4%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
10,610
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.9%
Opportunity Score36/100
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Liberty County?
Liberty County has 12 public schools, serving a total of 10,610 students.
What is the graduation rate for Liberty County?
The graduation rate is 87.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Liberty County spend per student?
Liberty County spends $13,521 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Liberty County?
70% of students in Liberty County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Liberty County?
No, Liberty County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Liberty County serve?
Liberty County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Liberty County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Liberty County is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.