Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G. O. Bailey Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G. O. Bailey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
G. O. Bailey Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
G. O. Bailey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G. O. Bailey Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
29%
18%
Black
30%
36%
White
34%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. O. Bailey Elementary School's ranking?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School is ranked #677 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are G. O. Bailey Elementary School often compared to?
G. O. Bailey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annie Belle Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend G. O. Bailey Elementary School?
518 students attend G. O. Bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of G. O. Bailey Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. O. Bailey Elementary School?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does G. O. Bailey Elementary School offer ?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is G. O. Bailey Elementary School part of?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School is part of Tift County School District.
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