Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low 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 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low's student population of 665 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low 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 School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low is 0.35, 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
#1864 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
80%
36%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low's ranking?
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low is ranked #1864 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low?
665 students attend School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low?
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low offer ?
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low part of?
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low located?
School Of Humanities At Juliette Gordon Low is located in the LaRoche Park And Springhill And Daffin Heights neighborhood of Savannah, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in LaRoche Park And Springhill And Daffin Heights.
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