Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tussahaw Elementary 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tussahaw Elementary School's student population of 833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tussahaw Elementary 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 Tussahaw Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#1875 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
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
11%
19%
Black
78%
36%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tussahaw Elementary School's ranking?
Tussahaw Elementary School is ranked #1875 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Tussahaw Elementary School often compared to?
Tussahaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timber Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Tussahaw Elementary School?
833 students attend Tussahaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Tussahaw Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tussahaw Elementary School?
Tussahaw Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tussahaw Elementary School offer ?
Tussahaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tussahaw Elementary School part of?
Tussahaw Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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