For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 921 students in Terrell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Terrell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
921 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Terrell County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
90%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,263 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,528 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,263
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,528
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Terrell County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper-carver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Terrell Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Terrell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District manages 3 public schools serving 921 students.
What is the rank of Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District is ranked #199 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell County School District?
90% of Terrell County School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Terrell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,528 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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