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Early County High School

Early County · Early County · 12020 Columbia St, Blakely, GA 39823.0

(229)723-3006

2/10
#325
Rank 325 out of 384
Top 84%
English Language Arts3/10 · #298 · 24th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #346 · 11th percentile
Science3/10 · #305 · 22nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Early County High School serves the small, tight-knit community of Blakely in southwest Georgia's peanut and cotton country, where school life is deeply woven into the fabric of the town. Academics are a work in progress, with room to grow across English, math, and science, but families who put down roots here tend to value the close relationships between students and staff that a smaller rural school can offer. For families drawn to a slower pace of life in a close community where everyone knows your name, Blakely has a genuine small-town charm that's hard to find elsewhere in Georgia.

Student Demographics

136 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
103 (76%)
White
19 (14%)
Other
14 (10%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged136 (100%)
Students with Disabilities12 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,007
Enrollment
36.8
Teachers (FTE)
27.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

87.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
8.3%
AP Participation
of students
46
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #247 · 37th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found