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Long County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,572 students in Long County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Long County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
4,572 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Long County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Graduation Rate
96%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
19%
19%
% Black
27%
36%
% White
43%
35%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,554 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,142 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,554
$14,305
Spending / Student
$8,142
$13,431
Best Long County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1844 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2135
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #22.
Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Ga Highway 57
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2147
Grades: PK-2
| 1,286 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclelland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-7910
Grades: 3-5
| 1,010 students
Rank: #44.
Long County Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Us Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Ludowici, GA 31316
(912) 545-2069
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Long County School District?
Long County School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,572 students.
What is the rank of Long County School District?
Long County School District is ranked #149 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Long County School District?
43% of Long County School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Long County School District?
Long County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Long County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,142 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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