C+
Average
63/100

Early County High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 12020 Columbia St, Blakely, GA 39823
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 27% · Math 26% proficient · 34th percentile in Georgia
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
515
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%34/100reading 28th percentile, math 39th percentile among Georgia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%56/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−16 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+5 pts vs. state avg 82%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%42%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts46th percentile (list)
Black17%17%reading -15 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -7 pts, math +0 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12020 Columbia St
City Blakely
ZIP Code 39823
District 1301920
NCES School ID 130192000884
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 39823

Understanding the community around Early County High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,234
Per Capita Income $23,725
Poverty Rate 18.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 18.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%
High School or Higher 78.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $135,400
Median Rent $834
Owner-Occupied 65.4%
Renter-Occupied 34.6%
View full data for ZIP 39823 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Early County High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 78.6%
White 14.8%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 515
Teachers (FTE) 48.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Early County High School?
Early County High School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Early County High School?
Early County High School has 515 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Early County High School serve?
Early County High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Early County High School receive per student?
Early County High School receives $17,999 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Early County High School in 39823 ▼
Avg Home Value
$129,469
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
34.6%

Other Schools in 39823

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026