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
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
540
Verbal
590
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
53%
Female
47%
Hispanic
46.2%
White
37.3%
Black
15.6%

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 79 Students
University of Georgia 51 Students
Georgia Southern University 50 Students
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 44 Students
South Georgia State College 42 Students
Georgia State University 26 Students
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 26 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 22 Students
Biology 17 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Business 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Dental Hygiene 8 Students
Chemistry 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 6 Students
Cosmetology 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 39 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/30/2025
Within my senior year at Atkinson County High School, it's been filled with moments I will always cherish. From my friends and I reviving the school pride within the football games to enjoying quality time learning about ways to improve my ways of living. After graduating, I'd love to vividly see the future classes ahead keep the school pride at the peak it is right now.
3.0 Senior
7/19/2017
I've been going to this school for my entire life, and there's really nothing special about it. I've made a lot of friends going there, and everyone knows each other. It's a small town school, with small classes. The teachers are nice most of the time, and the administration is reasonable most of the time. Overall it's an alright school.
4.0 NicheUser
3/4/2016
Most teachers do their job to the best of their ability.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. 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 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1130. 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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