Mitchell County High School

Mitchell County
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
334 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mitchell County High School, located in Camilla, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Mitchell County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through university enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop both their intellectual abilities and their character through a mix of core academic subjects and elective programs.

Beyond the classroom, Mitchell County High School plays a central role in the social and extracurricular life of Camilla. The institution typically offers a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that foster school spirit and community engagement. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to the local area and the broader society.
334
Total Students
38.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    288 (86.2%)
  • White
    26 (7.8%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mitchell County
Phone: (229)336-0970
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 258
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 86
Grade 10 85
Grade 11 81
Grade 12 82
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Baker County High School
Baker County
77 Students
260 Ga Highway 37 SW
Newton, GA 39870 (7.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th