Serving 70 students in grades 8-12, Colquitt County Achievement Center 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
54%
36%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)40-49%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colquitt County Achievement Center?
The graduation rate of Colquitt County Achievement Center is 40-49%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Colquitt County Achievement Center?
70 students attend Colquitt County Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Colquitt County Achievement Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colquitt County Achievement Center?
Colquitt County Achievement Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colquitt County Achievement Center offer ?
Colquitt County Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Colquitt County Achievement Center part of?
Colquitt County Achievement Center is part of Colquitt County School District.
School Calendar
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