Serving 88 students in grades 7-12, Delta Innovative School ranks in the bottom 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta Innovative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delta Innovative School's student population of 88 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delta Innovative School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Innovative School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2107 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
58%
36%
White
28%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta Innovative School's ranking?
Delta Innovative School is ranked #2107 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delta Innovative School?
The graduation rate of Delta Innovative School is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Delta Innovative School?
88 students attend Delta Innovative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Delta Innovative School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta Innovative School?
Delta Innovative School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delta Innovative School offer ?
Delta Innovative School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Delta Innovative School part of?
Delta Innovative School is part of Brooks County School District.
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