Fannin County Board of Education: An Overview
The Fannin County School District is a public school district located in Fannin County, Georgia, United States, based in Blue Ridge. The Fannin County School System (FCSS) serves over 2,800 students in five schools throughout scenic Fannin County.
Location and Contact Information
The Fannin County School District is located at 34°51′43″N 84°19′47″W in Blue Ridge, Georgia, 30513-4507, United States.
District Leadership
The superintendent of the Fannin County School District is Shannon M.
School Operations and Safety
The Fannin County School System prioritizes the safety and well-being of its students and staff. For instance, earlier today, a student at Fannin Middle School ran from the building, prompting the involvement of the school administration and other community first responders. The situation was handled effectively, and at no time was there any danger to other students, staff, or the school community. All Fannin County Schools and Offices resumed normal operations the following day.
The Fannin County School System also takes inclement weather into account. Due to continued icy roads on the East side of the county, the Fannin County School System operated on a virtual learning day on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Students were expected to complete their school’s virtual learning day assignments, with schools providing additional information as needed. If students were unable to complete their work, they had three days to make up any assignments.
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Schools in the District
Fannin County contains 5 schools:
- Preschools: 3
- Elementary Schools: 3
- Middle Schools: 1
- High Schools: 1
The Fannin County School System operates five schools. They are listed below in alphabetical order.
Student Demographics
The student body at the schools served by Fannin County is diverse:
- 89.8% White
- 0.7% Black
- 1.1% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander
- 6.7% Hispanic/Latino
- 0% American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0% Race or ethnicity not specified
In terms of gender, 48% of students are female, and 52% of students are male. Also, 48.8% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced price meal.
Academic Performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. As of the 2023-2024 school year, Fannin County School System had 206.70 full-time classroom teachers.
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In Fannin County, 33% of elementary students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 40% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 32% of middle school students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 33% tested at or above that level for math. And 29% of high school students tested at or above that level for reading, and there is no data on the number that tested at or above that level for math. High school college readiness is at 12.7.
Finances
Fannin County spends $14,957 per student each year. It has an annual revenue of $56,686,000.
Vision and Accreditation
The FCSS holds a vision of excellence for all students with successful progression at each level and a 100% graduation rate. The school district is accredited by Cognia and the GAC (Georgia Accrediting Commission). The FCSS began operating as a charter system on July 1, 2015. Through this initiative the Fannin County School System has gained flexibility to investigate and utilize innovative educational practices and permitted more autonomy in school-based leadership and decision making.
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