Serving 531 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: G. O. Bailey Primary School serves the eastern part of Tifton, GA, covering an area of approximately 37.3 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the school and some residing as far as 9.1 miles from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. O. Bailey Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
G. O. Bailey Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 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 less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #773 out of 2,192 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, Len Lastinger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend G. O. Bailey Elementary School?
531 students attend G. O. Bailey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of G. O. Bailey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 30% of students are White, 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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