For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,334 students in Mcduffie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Mcduffie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
3,334 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mcduffie County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
18%
# Black Students
1,970 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
59%
36%
# White Students
1,060 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
32%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
272
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
228
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
265
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
290
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
253
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,394 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,607 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,394
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,607
$13,458
Best Mcduffie County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St N
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Grades: 2-3
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Grades: 4-5
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #55.
Thomson High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Grades: PK-1
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,334 students.
What is the rank of Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District is ranked #193 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcduffie County School District?
59% of Mcduffie County School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Mcduffie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,607 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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