Georgia Academy For The Blind

2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Georgia Academy For The Blind 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Georgia Academy For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Georgia Academy For The Blind's student population of 90 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
90 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Georgia Academy For The Blind 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 Georgia Academy For The Blind is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1916 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
37%
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11-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia Academy For The Blind and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
19%
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Black
53%
36%
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White
39%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Georgia Academy For The Blind and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia Academy For The Blind and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georgia Academy For The Blind's ranking?
Georgia Academy For The Blind is ranked #1916 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia Academy For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Georgia Academy For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Georgia Academy For The Blind?
90 students attend Georgia Academy For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Georgia Academy For The Blind students are Black, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia Academy For The Blind?
Georgia Academy For The Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia Academy For The Blind offer ?
Georgia Academy For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Georgia Academy For The Blind part of?
Georgia Academy For The Blind is part of State Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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