Irwin County School District

210 Apple St.
Ocilla, GA 31774
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,610 students in Irwin County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Irwin County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
1,610 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Irwin County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#79 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
39%
39%
40%
32%
40%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
% Black
35%
36%
% White
56%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,706 is higher than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,983 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,706
$14,327
Spending / Student
$14,983
$13,452

Best Irwin County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irwin County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
521 Lax Hwy
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Irwin County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Irwin County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9421
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Irwin County School District?
Irwin County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,610 students.
What is the rank of Irwin County School District?
Irwin County School District is ranked #85 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Irwin County School District?
56% of Irwin County School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Irwin County School District?
Irwin County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Irwin County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,983 is higher than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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