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Muscogee County

Georgia · Public School District
53
Schools
29,818
Students
$14,671
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
79.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+27pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Muscogee County is a public school district in Georgia serving 29,818 students across 53 schools. It includes 32 elementary, 12 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,671 is near the national average for a US public school district. 80% 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.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (53)
Elementary Schools32 schools
High Schools9 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,671Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
39%
State
43.0%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal
18.2%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (39%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
53
Schools
29,818
Students
80%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 53 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
80% 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 Muscogee County?
Muscogee County has 53 public schools, serving a total of 29,818 students.
What is the graduation rate for Muscogee County?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Muscogee County spend per student?
Muscogee County spends $14,671 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Muscogee County?
80% of students in Muscogee County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Muscogee County?
No, Muscogee County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Muscogee County serve?
Muscogee County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Muscogee County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Muscogee 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.