Serving 1,072 students in grades 9-12, Hephzibah High School 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 is 2% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,072 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hephzibah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hephzibah High School's student population of 1,072 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,072 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hephzibah High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hephzibah High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2174 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
73%
36%
White
17%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hephzibah High School's ranking?
Hephzibah High School is ranked #2174 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hephzibah High School often compared to?
Hephzibah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Josey High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hephzibah High School?
The graduation rate of Hephzibah High School is 73%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hephzibah High School?
1,072 students attend Hephzibah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hephzibah High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hephzibah High School?
Hephzibah High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hephzibah High School offer ?
Hephzibah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hephzibah High School part of?
Hephzibah High School is part of Richmond County School District.
School Reviews
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