Sandy Creek High School

360 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,179 students in grades 9-12, Sandy Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandy Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sandy Creek High School's student population of 1,179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,179 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sandy Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Creek High School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#472 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sandy Creek High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandy Creek High School 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.
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sandy Creek High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandy Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Creek High School's ranking?
Sandy Creek High School is ranked #472 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sandy Creek High School often compared to?
Sandy Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcintosh High School, Fayette County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School is 82%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
1,179 students attend Sandy Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sandy Creek High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Creek High School offer ?
Sandy Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sandy Creek High School part of?
Sandy Creek High School is part of Fayette County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors Last Day*
May 15, 2025 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day of School/Graduation
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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