Atkinson County High School

Atkinson County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
145 Rebel Ln,  Pearson, GA
Atkinson County Schools
3.5
2.2
450 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shane Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
530
Verbal
570
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
431:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
44.4%
White
39.5%
Black
14.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Valdosta State University 77 Students
University of Georgia 46 Students
Georgia Southern University 46 Students
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 41 Students
South Georgia State College 40 Students
Georgia State University 26 Students
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 25 Students
Mercer University 19 Students
Emory University 18 Students
Savannah State University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Biology 19 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Business 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Dental Hygiene 7 Students
Cosmetology 6 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 39 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/6/2025
There should be a lot more parent involvement. Mental health doesn't exist in this place. Teachers should adhere to teaching guidelines and not involve personal beliefs or toxic thinking patterns.
4.0 Senior
1/15/2020
The things I like most about Atkinson County High is how close everyone is with one another. I like how we have teachers who care. I like how we seniors get to have fun our graduating year. I would like to see our athletic department change and progress during the next few years.
3.0 Junior
1/2/2019
Atkinson county high is a small high school for the three to four towns or places within the county for the children. My high school experience was a little shaken my freshman and sophomore year. Like any high school it has drama, but people rarely get in fights. The high school is pretty tamed.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 6 Reviews
2.0 other
1/6/2012
I was formerly employed at Atkinson County High School as a teacher. The students are predominantly those whose parents could not afford or did not choose to send them to private school. They are generally well-behaved, but I do not believe that they are better or worse than children in most small c...
5.0 teacher
8/2/2011
I don't know who that other teacher that gave tje school a bad review, but they must have had a chip embedded in their shoulder, not just on it. I have recently accepted a teaching position at ATCO high, and I can tell you it is the best school I have ever had the pleasure of teaching. The staff is...
1.0 student
10/28/2009
1.0 parent
1/9/2009

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Atkinson County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pearson, GA and is served by the Atkinson County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Atkinson County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1110. Discover additional schools in the area, like Atkinson County Middle School, Pearson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Pearson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Atkinson County High School.

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