What percentage of public school funding in comes from the federal government?

Updated Apr. 24, 2026Refreshed annually
About 13.4% or 2 in 15 dollars of Georgia public school funding came from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year. As with most schools nationwide, Georgia received more funding from local or state governments than it did from federal sources. The totals differ by district, depending on factors such as student demographics (like poverty levels), availability of state and local revenues, and whether a district is urban, suburban, or rural.

13.4%

of public school funding came from federal sources, 2022–23 school year

$2.28K

federal funding of K-12 public schools per student, 2022–23 school year
During the 2022–23 school year, the latest year data was available, Georgia schools received a higher share of funding from federal sources compared with the US average (12.9%).

During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Georgia received 13.4% of funding from the federal government.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

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In all, public schools in Georgia received $3.99 billion, or $2,558 in federal funds per student. That's 11% lower than the national average of $2,233 per student.

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During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Georgia received $2,278 per student from the federal government.

Public school district revenue per student coming from federal sources

Most federal public school funds are allocated based on formulas based on factors such as poverty status or a district’s rural location. Federal programs for schools include:
  • Child nutrition programs: Administered by the Department of Agriculture, this includes National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
  • Education for the disadvantaged: Also known as Title I, the federal government provides additional funds to schools with relatively high concentration of low-income students.
  • Special education: According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, the federal government is authorized though not mandated to supply 40% of special education funds.
Among 178 school districts in Georgia, the Clay County School District outside of metro areas received 34.1% of its funds from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year, more than any other in the state. The Oconee County School District in the Athens, GA area received the smallest share at 3.2%.

Federal funding made up 3.2% to 34.1% of Georgia school district budgets in 2022–23.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

Clayton County School District received 19.1% of its 2022–23 funding from federal sources, the highest among Georgia's 10 largest school districts. The Atlanta City School District had the highest federal funding in the group, it received $3,414 per student. The Forsyth County School District had the lowest share at 3.7% or $532 per student.

The 10 largest school districts in the Georgia based on 2022–23 enrollment.

The 10 largest school districts in the Georgia based on 2022–23 enrollment.
1.

Clayton County School District

19.1%
2.

Atlanta City School District

12.7%
3.

Chatham County School District

10.8%
4.

DeKalb County School District

10.7%
5.

Cobb County School District

10.5%
6.

Fulton County School District

9.7%
7.

Paulding County School District

9.6%
8.

Henry County School District

9.6%
9.

Cherokee County School District

7.5%
10.

Forsyth County School District

3.7%

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