Serving 59 students in grades 6-12, Second Chance 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Second Chance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Second Chance's student population of 59 students has grown by 118% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Second Chance 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 Second Chance is 0.62, 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
#2107 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
52%
36%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Chance's ranking?
Second Chance is ranked #2107 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Second Chance?
The graduation rate of Second Chance is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Second Chance?
59 students attend Second Chance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Second Chance students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Second Chance?
Second Chance has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Second Chance offer ?
Second Chance offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Second Chance part of?
Second Chance is part of Evans County School District.
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