Serving 23 students in grades 7-12, Worth County Achievement Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Top 1% in GA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Worth County Achievement Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Worth County Achievement Center's student population of 23 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Worth County Achievement Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
39%
36%
White
44%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)30-39%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Worth County Achievement Center?
The graduation rate of Worth County Achievement Center is 30-39%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 85%.
How many students attend Worth County Achievement Center?
23 students attend Worth County Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Worth County Achievement Center students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worth County Achievement Center?
Worth County Achievement Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worth County Achievement Center offer ?
Worth County Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Worth County Achievement Center part of?
Worth County Achievement Center is part of Worth County School District.
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