Seminole County School District

800 South Woolfork Ave.
Donalsonville, GA 39845
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Seminole County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,340 students in Seminole County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Seminole County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
1,340 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Seminole 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#123 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Seminole County  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Seminole County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Seminole County  School District 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.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Seminole County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Seminole County  School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
546 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
41%
36%
# White Students
677 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
51%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
68
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
93
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,626 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,232 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Seminole County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$19 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Seminole County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,626
$14,266
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Seminole County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,232
$13,395
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Seminole County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Seminole County School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seminole County Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Marianna Hwy
Donalsonville, GA 39845
(229) 524-5235
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Seminole County Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5582 Ga Highway 39
Donalsonville, GA 39845
(229) 524-5135
Grades: 6-12
| 703 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Seminole County School District?
Seminole County School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,340 students.
What is the rank of Seminole County School District?
Seminole County School District is ranked #123 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seminole County School District?
51% of Seminole County School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seminole County School District?
Seminole County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Seminole County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,232 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Quick Links