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Twiggs 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 3 public schools serving 717 students in Twiggs 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 Twiggs County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (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
3 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
717 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Twiggs 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#197 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
18%
# Black Students
469 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
65%
36%
# White Students
222 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
31%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
58
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
47
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,695 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,888 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,695
$14,266
Spending / Student
$15,888
$13,395
Best Twiggs County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeffersonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 Bullard Rd
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3127
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3127
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Twiggs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3113
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3113
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Twiggs County High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Watson Dr
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3112
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
(478) 945-3112
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Twiggs County School District?
Twiggs County School District manages 3 public schools serving 717 students.
What is the rank of Twiggs County School District?
Twiggs County School District is ranked #196 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 Twiggs County School District?
65% of Twiggs County School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Twiggs County School District?
Twiggs County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Twiggs County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,888 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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