Serving 64 students in grades 6-12, The Hope Academy 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 ≤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 6:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Hope Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Hope Academy School's student population of 64 students has grown by 128% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Hope Academy 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 The Hope Academy School is 0.24, 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)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
87%
36%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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 The Hope Academy School's ranking?
The Hope Academy School 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 The Hope Academy School?
The graduation rate of The Hope Academy School is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Hope Academy School?
64 students attend The Hope Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of The Hope Academy School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Hope Academy School?
The Hope Academy School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Hope Academy School offer ?
The Hope Academy School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Hope Academy School part of?
The Hope Academy School is part of Troup County School District.
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