Facts and Figures

With all schools accredited by AdvancED (formerly SACS), the Colquitt County School District places priority on academics. Approximately 8,850 students are served by the district's ten elementary schools, one middle school (grades 6-7), one junior high school (grades 8-9), and one high school( grades 10-12). Alternate programs enhance educational services. Classes typically begin in early August.

Transportation

Colquitt County School District buses transport an approximate 11,362 students per day (morning and evening routes combined), 8500 miles per day totaling 1,512,000 miles per year.

Colquitt County School Nutrition:

• Served approximately 57,509 meals during the 2024 Summer Feeding Program.
• Served 1,154,501 Lunch Meals in SY 23-24.
• Served 675,764 Breakfast Meals in SY 23-24.
• Served 91,626 After-School Snacks in SY 23-24.
• CEP Participation SY23-24: Community Eligibility Provision Program - All school sites qualify to receive meals at no charge for breakfast and lunch. No applications required.

• Employees - Approximately 106 trained food service professionals in 13 school locations, three satellite sites, and average two employees per site who are ServSafe Certified by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Employees

Colquitt County Board of Education is one of the largest employers in Colquitt County, with approximately 1500 employees.