For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,272 students in Mcduffie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Mcduffie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
3,272 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mcduffie County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
18%
# Black Students
1,921 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
59%
36%
# White Students
1,025 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
31%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
139
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
265
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
274
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
279
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,666 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,846 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,666
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,846
$13,395
Best Mcduffie County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Main St N
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Thomson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Grades: 2-3
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #55.
Thomson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 986 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maxwell Elementary School
Magnet School
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Grades: PK-1
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,272 students.
What is the rank of Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District is ranked #185 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcduffie County School District?
59% of Mcduffie County School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Mcduffie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,846 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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