Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Georgetown School 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Georgetown School serves the southwest part of Savannah, GA, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Most families live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Georgetown School's student population of 544 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Georgetown School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgetown School is 0.64, 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
#1592 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Georgetown School's ranking?
Georgetown School is ranked #1592 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Georgetown School often compared to?
Georgetown Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Georgetown School?
544 students attend Georgetown School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Georgetown School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgetown School?
Georgetown School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgetown School offer ?
Georgetown School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgetown School part of?
Georgetown School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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