Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G. O. Bailey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G. O. Bailey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
G. O. Bailey Elementary School's student population of 564 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
G. O. Bailey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G. O. Bailey Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#781 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
28%
18%
Black
30%
36%
White
34%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. O. Bailey Elementary School's ranking?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School is ranked #781 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are G. O. Bailey Elementary School often compared to?
G. O. Bailey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Belle Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend G. O. Bailey Elementary School?
564 students attend G. O. Bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of G. O. Bailey Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. O. Bailey Elementary School?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does G. O. Bailey Elementary School offer ?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is G. O. Bailey Elementary School part of?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School is part of Tift County School District.
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