Terrell County

District Overview
Located at 761 1st Avenue in Dawson, Georgia, the Terrell County School District is an active, traditional public school system providing a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled within a distant rural setting in the greater Albany metropolitan area, the district operates three schools designed to support the academic and personal growth of local youth. As a non-charter, regular public school system, Terrell County remains a vital institutional anchor for families in Southwest Georgia, delivering structured primary and secondary programming within a close-knit community environment.

The district serves a student body of 921 learners, maintaining a balanced enrollment across all grade levels from early childhood through high school graduation. To ensure these students receive consistent guidance and specialized instruction, Terrell County maintains a robust operational foundation supported by approximately 397 full-time equivalent staff members. This workforce includes over 135 full-time classroom teachers, more than 22 instructional aides, and nearly 239 dedicated support staff personnel. This strong ratio of educators and operational staff creates a supportive learning environment geared toward addressing the diverse needs of its rural student population.
3
Total Schools
921
Total Students
135.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Terrell County
Demographic Student Count
White28
Hispanic41
Black832
Asian2
Two or More18
  • Black
    832 (90.3%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (4.5%)
  • White
    28 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Terrell County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:921*
Teachers (FTE):135.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Terrell County
Found 3 Schools