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
View the Colquitt County Achievement Center yearly calendar below.
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