Top Rankings
Toombs County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,019 students in Toombs County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Toombs County School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
3,019 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Toombs County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
772 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
18%
# Black Students
494 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
16%
36%
# White Students
1,579 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
52%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
187
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
214
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
218
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
219
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
227
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
199
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,598 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,028 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,598
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,028
$13,395
Best Toombs County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Toombs County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 853 students
Rank: #44.
Toombs County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Primary School
Magnet School
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Grades: PK-2
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,019 students.
What is the rank of Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District is ranked #94 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Toombs County School District?
52% of Toombs County School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Toombs County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,028 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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