Serving 37 students in grades 6-11, Georgia Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Georgia Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#893 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
49%
36%
White
43%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Center's ranking?
Georgia Center is ranked #893 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia Center?
The graduation rate of Georgia Center is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Georgia Center?
37 students attend Georgia Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Georgia Center students are Black, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Center?
Georgia Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia Center offer ?
Georgia Center offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Georgia Center part of?
Georgia Center is part of Taylor County School District.
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