Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
52%
36%
White
38%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
State Schools - Georgia Academy For The Blind School District
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 83%.
How many students attend Georgia Academy For The Blind?
96 students attend Georgia Academy For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Georgia Academy For The Blind students are Black, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 Kindergarten-12
What school district is Georgia Academy For The Blind part of?
Georgia Academy For The Blind is part of State Schools - Georgia Academy For The Blind School District.
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