Meriwether County

Meriwether County is located in west-central Georgia, south of the Atlanta metropolitan area and near the Alabama state line. Created in 1827 and named for U.S. Representative David Meriwether, it developed as part of the region’s early agricultural belt and later as a small manufacturing and service center for surrounding communities. The county is small in population, with roughly 20,000 residents, and is characterized by predominantly rural land use. Its landscape includes rolling Piedmont terrain, forests, and farmland, with portions of the county associated with the Warm Springs area and the broader Middle Georgia region. The local economy is anchored by public services, agriculture, and small-scale industry, with commuting ties to nearby employment centers such as LaGrange and the Columbus area. Hogansville and other small towns contribute to the county’s settlement pattern and civic life. The county seat is Greenville.

Meriwether County is located in west-central Georgia, within the broader Atlanta–Columbus regional corridor and part of the state’s Piedmont/upper Coastal Plain transition zone. The county seat is Greenville, and local planning and public information resources are maintained by the Meriwether County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts for Meriwether County, Georgia, the county’s population was 21,576 (2020), with an estimated population of 20,613 (2023).

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts for Meriwether County, Georgia (most recent profile shown on that table):

• Age distribution (selected measures)
  • Under age 18: 17.5%
  • Age 65 and over: 23.2%
• Gender (sex)
  • Female persons: 50.9%
  • Male persons: 49.1%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts for Meriwether County, Georgia:

• White alone: 54.2%
• Black or African American alone: 42.4%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.3%
• Asian alone: 0.6%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
• Two or More Races: 2.5%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 3.0%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts for Meriwether County, Georgia:

• Households (2019–2023): 7,860
• Persons per household (2019–2023): 2.45
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2019–2023): 71.5%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2019–2023): $144,100
• Median gross rent (2019–2023): $859
• Housing units (2020): 9,619

Meriwether County is a largely rural county in west-central Georgia where dispersed settlement patterns can make last‑mile broadband buildout more difficult than in denser metros, shaping reliance on available home or mobile internet for email. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published; broadband and device access are standard proxies for likely email adoption.

Digital access indicators (proxy for email access)

County-level measures such as household broadband subscriptions and computer availability from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) indicate the share of residents positioned to use webmail or app-based email reliably. Lower broadband subscription and lower computer access generally correspond to more constrained email access, with greater dependence on smartphones and public access points (libraries, schools, government offices).

Age and gender distribution

Age structure from the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Meriwether County is a key proxy: older populations tend to show lower adoption of new online communication tools and higher need for assisted digital services. Gender distribution is generally not a primary driver of email access compared with age, income, and connectivity.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations

Rural road networks, distance between homes, and provider coverage gaps can limit fixed broadband availability and speeds, affecting routine email use, especially for attachments and account verification workflows. Local service context is reflected in public information from Meriwether County government.

Meriwether County is in west-central Georgia, southwest of the Atlanta metro area, with small cities (including Greenville and Manchester), extensive rural land, and a relatively low population density compared with Georgia’s urban counties. Its rolling Piedmont terrain, forested areas, and dispersed settlement patterns tend to increase the cost and complexity of building dense mobile networks, which can affect coverage consistency and indoor signal quality—especially outside incorporated areas.

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

• Network availability describes whether mobile broadband service is reported as present in a location (often modeled and provider-reported), and what technologies (4G LTE, 5G) are offered.
• Household adoption describes whether residents actually subscribe to mobile and/or home internet services, and what devices they use.

County-level, device-specific adoption data is limited; the most reliable public indicators for Meriwether County typically come from federal survey data (household adoption patterns) and federal/state broadband mapping (availability).

Mobile penetration and access indicators (adoption)

Household internet subscription patterns (survey-based)

The most commonly cited public source for local internet subscription indicators is the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). At the county level, ACS tables provide counts of households with an internet subscription and can distinguish between broadband types (such as cellular data plans versus wired subscriptions) depending on the table and year.

• Primary source for county adoption: the U.S. Census Bureau ACS via Census.gov data tools.
  Relevant ACS table families commonly used for this purpose include:
  • Internet subscription by type (including cellular data plan) and device availability (varies by ACS release year and table structure).
  • Computer and internet use tables that indicate whether households rely on smartphones or have computing devices.

Limitations: ACS is survey-based with margins of error, and some detailed breakouts (such as “smartphone-only households”) may not be available at the county level in every ACS release or may have high uncertainty for smaller geographies.

Mobile-only reliance (smartphone dependence)

“Mobile-only” or “smartphone-only” internet reliance is often measured in national research and, in some ACS products, by the presence of a cellular data plan combined with limited device ownership. County-level precision varies, and results can be suppressed or have large margins of error.

• Best public entry point: explore Meriwether County internet subscription/device tables in Census.gov and review the associated margins of error.

Mobile internet usage patterns and network availability (4G/5G)

4G LTE availability

4G LTE is the baseline mobile broadband technology across most of Georgia, including rural counties, and is generally the most geographically extensive mobile layer. Availability, however, can differ between:

• Outdoor (on-road) coverage
• Indoor coverage (in-building attenuation)
• Topography/vegetation impacts in rural areas

Public, location-based availability is best represented through:

• The FCC’s broadband availability datasets and map viewers, which compile provider-reported mobile broadband coverage.

• Primary source for mobile availability mapping: the FCC’s broadband mapping resources available through the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and related map interfaces.

Limitations: FCC availability layers are based on provider submissions and modeling; they describe reported service availability rather than measured user experience (speeds, congestion, or indoor reliability).

5G availability

5G deployment in rural counties often appears first in:

• Population centers and along major roads
• Areas where providers have upgraded existing macro sites
• Coverage that may vary substantially by carrier and spectrum band

County-level summaries of 5G availability are generally derived from the same FCC availability sources and carrier coverage disclosures, but the FCC’s availability information is more suitable for verifying presence/absence of reported service than for quantifying typical user speeds.

• Reference source: FCC Broadband Data Collection for provider-reported mobile broadband coverage.

Limitations: County-wide “5G coverage percentage” estimates are not consistently published as a single authoritative statistic for each county; available information is typically map-based and provider-specific.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

At the county level, the most defensible public indicators come from ACS “computer and internet use” measures (device ownership and subscription types). These data can indicate:

• Households with desktop/laptop/tablet ownership

• Households with an internet subscription

• In some ACS table structures, households with cellular data plans

• Primary source: Census.gov (ACS Computer and Internet Use / Internet Subscription tables)

Interpretation constraints:

• ACS does not directly measure “primary device used for internet” in the same way as private market research; it measures device ownership and subscription types at the household level.
• Smartphone prevalence is typically high statewide, but county-specific smartphone share must be grounded in ACS device indicators where available, rather than assumed.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Meriwether County

Rural settlement pattern and distance to infrastructure

• Dispersed housing and lower density increase per-user infrastructure costs for both cellular and wired networks.
• Rural coverage is often more variable, with greater differences between outdoor and indoor performance.

These factors influence availability (where networks are built and upgraded) and can influence adoption (household choices between mobile-only, fixed broadband, or no subscription), but adoption must be supported by survey measures such as ACS.

Income, age, and education patterns (adoption-related)

Mobile-only reliance tends to correlate in many studies with affordability constraints and limited access to fixed broadband options, while multi-device households more often correlate with higher incomes and educational attainment. For Meriwether County specifically, the appropriate way to describe these relationships uses county demographics from Census data rather than generalization.

• Demographic baselines: Census.gov (ACS profiles for income, age distribution, educational attainment, and household characteristics)

Limitations: Public data generally supports correlations at broader geographies; county-specific causation claims are not supported by ACS alone.

Transportation corridors and towns (availability-related)

• Cellular coverage and newer technology layers (including some 5G deployments) commonly appear first in towns and along highways where traffic volumes and site backhaul are favorable.
• Terrain and tree cover can reduce signal strength away from towers, particularly for higher-frequency layers.

Public confirmation of where mobile broadband is reported as available is best derived from FCC location-based mapping rather than narrative descriptions.

Public sources commonly used for Meriwether County connectivity references

• Census.gov (ACS adoption indicators: internet subscriptions, device ownership, demographics)
• FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) (provider-reported mobile availability and technology layers)
• Georgia broadband resources (state-level broadband planning context and related publications)
• Meriwether County government website (local context such as planning, geography, and community facilities; not a primary source for mobile adoption metrics)

Data availability limitations (county level)

• Mobile subscription counts by carrier and smartphone vs. basic phone shares are generally proprietary and not published as definitive county-level statistics.
• 5G performance (typical speeds, latency, congestion) is not authoritatively represented by FCC availability data; third-party measurement platforms exist but vary in methodology and are not consistently published in a county-comparable format.
• The most defensible county-level adoption indicators remain ACS household subscription/device tables (with margins of error), while the most defensible county-level availability indicators remain FCC BDC/provider-reported coverage datasets.

Meriwether County is a west‑central Georgia county along the I‑85 corridor between the Atlanta region and Columbus, with population centers including Greenville (county seat) and nearby communities tied to LaGrange/West Point regional employment. Its largely rural-to-small-town settlement pattern and commuting links to larger metros tend to align social media use with broader U.S. and Georgia trends, with heavier use among working-age adults and younger residents and Facebook remaining especially prominent in non‑metro areas.

User statistics (penetration and active use)

• Local (county-specific) social media penetration figures are not published consistently in reputable public datasets; most reliable estimates are available at the national level and are typically used as a proxy for smaller counties.
• U.S. adults using social media: about 7 in 10 (≈70%). Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
• Daily use: a majority of adult social media users report using at least one platform daily; usage frequency is highest among younger adults. Source: Pew Research Center report on Americans’ social media use.
• Connectivity context influencing usage: rural counties generally have lower broadband availability and higher reliance on mobile connections than metro areas, which tends to favor mobile-first platforms and video feeds. National connectivity benchmark: Pew Research Center broadband and internet fact sheet.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National age patterns commonly observed in Georgia counties, including Meriwether:

• 18–29: highest usage (near-universal adoption across at least one platform).
• 30–49: very high usage, typically second-highest.
• 50–64: clear majority usage, but lower than under-50 adults.
• 65+: lowest adoption, though still a substantial minority. These gradients are documented in: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Gender breakdown

• Overall social media use shows relatively small gender differences at the “uses social media” level, but platform mix varies by gender (for example, adult women over-index on Pinterest and are slightly more likely to use some social apps; adult men over-index on others such as certain discussion/video platforms). Documented in: Pew Research Center platform-by-demographics tables.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where possible)

County-level platform penetration is not released in standard public sources; the most defensible figures are national U.S.-adult benchmarks:

• YouTube: used by roughly 8 in 10 U.S. adults (≈80%+), cutting across age groups. Source: Pew Research Center.
• Facebook: used by about two-thirds of U.S. adults (≈65%+), with comparatively stronger presence among older adults and non‑metro communities. Source: Pew Research Center.
• Instagram: used by about half of U.S. adults (≈45%–50%), skewing younger. Source: Pew Research Center.
• TikTok: used by roughly one-third of U.S. adults (≈30%–35%), strongly concentrated among under‑30s. Source: Pew Research Center.
• Snapchat: used by about one-quarter of U.S. adults (≈25%), heavily youth-skewed. Source: Pew Research Center.
• X (formerly Twitter): used by about one-fifth of U.S. adults (≈20%+), skewing toward younger/middle adults and news/interest use. Source: Pew Research Center.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Mobile-first consumption dominates: smaller-county audiences commonly rely on smartphones for social access, supporting short-form video (YouTube, TikTok, Reels) and continuous feeds. Connectivity context: Pew Research Center internet/broadband.
• Community information utility is a key driver: Facebook pages and groups are widely used nationally for local events, school/community announcements, and neighbor-to-neighbor recommendations, aligning with rural/small-town social structures. Platform usage and demographics: Pew Research Center.
• Video is the broadest cross-age format: YouTube’s reach remains highest across age groups, and short-form vertical video features contribute to time spent and repeat visits. Benchmark adoption: Pew Research Center.
• Younger residents concentrate attention on creator-led feeds: TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat skew toward under‑30 users and support higher-frequency, entertainment-driven sessions compared with older adults’ more utility-driven patterns. Age patterns: Pew Research Center.
• Older adults favor familiar networks: Facebook use is comparatively stronger among older cohorts than newer youth-centric apps, supporting engagement patterns centered on family updates, community news, and local commerce posts. Demographic splits: Pew Research Center.

Meriwether County residents rely primarily on Georgia state agencies for vital “family” records. Birth and death certificates are created and filed through the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Vital Records, with certified copies issued by DPH or local county registrars. Marriage licenses are issued and recorded locally by the Meriwether County Probate Court, and may be requested from that office or searched through statewide court index tools. Divorce records are filed with the Meriwether County Clerk of Superior Court (civil case records). Adoption records are handled through the courts and DPH; access is generally restricted by law due to confidentiality rules.

Public-facing databases commonly used for “associate-related” record research include statewide court and corrections systems. Georgia’s court case portal provides online access to participating courts’ case indexes and, where available, documents: Georgia Courts Odyssey Portal. Incarceration status is searchable through the Georgia Department of Corrections: GDC Offender Search.

Local access points include the Meriwether County government site directory for offices such as the Probate Court and the Clerk of Superior Court. Vital records ordering is maintained by Georgia DPH Vital Records. Privacy restrictions commonly limit access to recent birth/death certificates and sealed adoption files; court records may be redacted or sealed in specific case types.

Types of records available

• Marriage licenses (and marriage applications/returns)
  Meriwether County maintains records documenting the issuance of marriage licenses and the officiant’s return/certification of the marriage.

• Divorce records (decrees/final judgments and case files)
  Divorces are recorded through the Superior Court and include the final judgment/decree and associated pleadings and orders in the civil case file.

• Annulments
  Annulments are handled through court proceedings rather than a vital records “certificate.” Any annulment orders and related filings are maintained as court records (typically in Superior Court).

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Marriage records

  • Filed/maintained by: Meriwether County Probate Court, which issues marriage licenses and retains the local marriage record.
  • Access methods:
    • In-person requests through the Probate Court for certified or plain copies (subject to office procedures and identification requirements).
    • State-level access for certified copies may also be available through the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records (for marriages recorded in Georgia), depending on the record year and state processing rules.
  • Reference: Georgia Department of Public Health – Vital Records

• Divorce and annulment records

  • Filed/maintained by: Meriwether County Superior Court, with records kept by the Clerk of Superior Court.
  • Access methods:
    • In-person review and copies through the Clerk of Superior Court (copy fees commonly apply).
    • Some docket information may be available through Georgia’s statewide court case management access portal; availability varies by case type and date.
  • Reference: Georgia Courts – eAccess

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license record

  • Full names of both parties
  • Date the license was issued and the county of issuance
  • Ages and/or dates of birth as recorded at the time of application (format varies by period)
  • Residence information and/or place of birth information (varies by form version and era)
  • Officiant’s name and title, date of ceremony, and certification/return
  • Names of witnesses are not consistently required on Georgia marriage records; inclusion varies by record form and time period

• Divorce decree (final judgment)

  • Case caption (party names) and case number
  • Court and county, filing and disposition dates
  • Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
  • Provisions on property division, debts, alimony, and attorney’s fees (when applicable)
  • Child-related orders such as custody, visitation, and child support (when applicable)
  • Judge’s signature and the clerk’s filing endorsement

• Annulment orders

  • Case caption and case number
  • Legal basis for annulment and court findings
  • Order declaring the marriage void/voidable as adjudicated
  • Related orders addressing property, support, or child-related issues when applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

• Marriage records

  • Marriage licenses and returns are generally treated as public records in Georgia, with certified copies issued by the custodian (Probate Court or state vital records) under applicable rules and fee schedules.
  • Access to certain data fields may be limited by administrative policy or redaction practices (for example, personal identifiers present on older or newer forms).

• Divorce and annulment records

  • Court records are generally public, but sealed filings, confidential information, and certain categories of sensitive material may be restricted by law or court order.
  • Common restrictions include redaction or protection of personal identifiers (such as Social Security numbers), protected addresses in specific proceedings, and sealed settlement terms or exhibits when ordered by the court.
  • Cases involving minors, family violence protections, or other sensitive matters may include restricted documents even when the docket remains viewable.

• Identity verification and fees

  • Certified copies are issued under custodian procedures that typically require sufficient identifying information to locate the record and payment of statutory or administrative fees.

Meriwether County is a rural county in west‑central Georgia along the I‑85 corridor between the Atlanta metro and Columbus, with its county seat in Greenville and the larger small‑town centers of Manchester and Woodbury. The county’s population is relatively small and dispersed, with a housing stock dominated by detached single‑family homes on larger lots and a labor market that is closely tied to commuting into nearby counties for work.

Education Indicators

Public schools (system and school names)

Meriwether County is served primarily by Meriwether County School System. Public school counts and names are maintained by the district and the state; the most authoritative references are the district directory and Georgia DOE school listings:

• Meriwether County School System (district information and school directory): Meriwether County School System
• State-level school listings and profiles: Georgia Department of Education and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA)

Public school names: A consolidated list of current school names is available through the district directory and GOSA school profiles (these sources are the standard reference for up‑to‑date openings/closures and grade configurations).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratio (proxy): Countywide ratios are typically reported via district and state profiles; the most recent standardized, comparable figures are published in GOSA school/district report cards and Georgia DOE district data.
• Graduation rate: The most current 4‑year adjusted cohort graduation rate is reported in GOSA report cards for Meriwether County’s high school(s) and districtwide summaries.
  Because these metrics change year to year and vary by school, the definitive current values are documented in the district’s GOSA report card pages rather than a static county summary.

Adult educational attainment

County adult attainment is most consistently measured via the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS):

• High school diploma (or higher) and bachelor’s degree (or higher) shares for Meriwether County are reported in ACS “Educational Attainment” tables (county level).
  Authoritative source: U.S. Census Bureau data.census.gov (search “Meriwether County, Georgia Educational Attainment”).
  Note: The ACS is the standard county‑level benchmark; values are estimates with margins of error.

Notable programs (STEM, career/technical, Advanced Placement)

• Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE)/vocational pathways are a common feature of Georgia high schools and are documented in school course catalogs and district program pages; statewide pathway standards are maintained by the state. Reference: Georgia DOE CTAE.
• Advanced Placement (AP) offerings and participation are typically documented in high school course guides and in state report card indicators. Reference: GOSA report cards (school-level indicators) and school counseling/course guide materials on the district site.

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Georgia districts generally report safety and student support functions through district student services pages and school handbooks; statewide frameworks include school safety planning and reporting requirements.
  References for county‑specific policies and contacts are most directly found through:
  • District student services/counseling and school resources: Meriwether County School System
  • Statewide school safety structure and coordination: Georgia School Safety Initiative (GBI) and Georgia DOE safety resources: Georgia DOE
    Proxy note: Specific in‑school measures (e.g., SRO coverage, controlled entry, camera systems, threat assessment teams) vary by campus and are typically described in school handbooks and board policies rather than in countywide statistical tables.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

• The most current official unemployment rate series for Meriwether County is published by the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS program).
  Primary reference: Georgia Department of Labor (Local Area Unemployment Statistics by county).
  Proxy note: A single “most recent year” value depends on the latest annual average release; GDOL provides monthly and annual averages.

Major industries and employment sectors

County sector composition is best captured by ACS “Industry by Occupation/Industry by Sex” tables and GDOL regional labor market summaries. In rural west‑central Georgia counties along the I‑85/US‑27 area, the largest employment sectors typically include:

• Educational services, health care and social assistance
• Retail trade
• Manufacturing (often regionally significant even when plants are located in adjacent counties)
• Construction
• Public administration Definitive county sector shares are available via ACS industry tables on data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

ACS occupation categories generally show the local workforce distributed across:

• Service occupations
• Sales and office occupations
• Production, transportation, and material moving
• Construction, extraction, and maintenance
• Management, business, science, and arts County‑specific percentages are available through ACS occupation tables.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Mean travel time to work and commuting mode split (drive alone, carpool, work from home, etc.) are reported in ACS “Commuting (Journey to Work)” tables.
  Reference: ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov.
  In rural counties of this region, commuting is typically dominated by driving, with limited fixed‑route transit; mean commute times often reflect travel to job centers in neighboring counties.

Local employment vs. out‑of‑county work

• The share of residents working outside the county versus within the county is measured through ACS “Place of Work” and commuting flow tables.
  Reference: ACS place-of-work/commuting flow tables.
  Proxy note: Meriwether County’s position between larger employment centers (notably in the Atlanta exurbs and the LaGrange/Columbus regional economy) generally corresponds to a meaningful out‑commuting pattern, particularly toward nearby counties with larger industrial and service employment bases.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

• Owner‑occupied vs. renter‑occupied housing shares are reported in ACS “Tenure” tables.
  Reference: ACS tenure tables on data.census.gov.
  Meriwether County’s rural profile is typically associated with higher homeownership than urban counties, with rentals concentrated around town centers (Greenville, Manchester, Woodbury) and along key corridors.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median value of owner‑occupied housing units is provided by the ACS and is the standard county benchmark.
  Reference: ACS median home value tables.
• Recent trends (proxy): Like much of Georgia, values generally increased through the early‑2020s housing cycle, with subsequent moderation varying by submarket. Definitive year‑to‑year county medians are available directly in ACS 1‑year (where sample supports) or 5‑year series on data.census.gov.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent is reported in ACS “Gross Rent” tables.
  Reference: ACS rent tables on data.census.gov.
  Proxy note: County rent levels are typically lower than major metro counties, with a smaller apartment inventory and more single‑family rentals.

Types of housing

• Predominantly single‑family detached homes, including manufactured housing in rural areas
• Smaller clusters of apartments and duplexes in incorporated areas (notably Manchester and Greenville)
• Rural lots/acreage tracts with agricultural or semi‑rural residential use
  Housing type distributions (single‑family, multifamily, mobile homes) are available in ACS “Units in Structure” tables: ACS units-in-structure tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

• Town centers (Greenville, Manchester, Woodbury) generally provide the closest access to schools, county services, and local retail, while outlying areas offer larger parcels and lower density with longer drive times to amenities.
• School attendance zones and campus locations are documented by the district and are the most reliable way to characterize proximity: Meriwether County School System.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Property taxes in Georgia are assessed using millage rates set by county, school district, and municipalities; effective tax burdens vary by assessed value, exemptions, and location.
• County tax billing and millage rate information is published locally; statewide property tax structure and assessment guidance are summarized by the Georgia Department of Revenue. Reference: Georgia Department of Revenue – Property Tax.
  Proxy note: A single countywide “average tax rate” is not a uniform figure because millage can differ by jurisdiction and exemptions; the most defensible countywide measure of typical homeowner cost is derived from local millage schedules applied to median assessed values, which are maintained in county tax digest/billing documents.

Data currency note (sources used): The most recent, consistently updated county indicators come from (1) GDOL for unemployment, (2) ACS for commuting, education attainment, tenure, values, and rent, and (3) GOSA/Georgia DOE for school counts, student–teacher ratios, and graduation rates.