Georgia School For The Deaf

232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
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Bottom 50%
Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Georgia School For The Deaf 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Georgia School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Georgia School For The Deaf's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Georgia School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgia School For The Deaf is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1974 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
36%
≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
18%
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Black
39%
36%
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White
34%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Georgia School For The Deaf and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
62%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
4%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Georgia School For The Deaf's ranking?
Georgia School For The Deaf is ranked #1974 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Georgia School For The Deaf?
74 students attend Georgia School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Georgia School For The Deaf students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia School For The Deaf?
Georgia School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia School For The Deaf offer ?
Georgia School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia School For The Deaf part of?
Georgia School For The Deaf is part of State Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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