Top Rankings
Terrell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,044 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 8% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
1,044 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Terrell County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
963 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
92%
36%
# White Students
42 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
4%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
69
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
80
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,420 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,909 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,420
$14,333
Spending / Student
$16,909
$13,458
Best Terrell County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooper-carver Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Terrell High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Terrell Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,044 students.
What is the rank of Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District is ranked #208 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell County School District?
92% of Terrell County School District students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Terrell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,909 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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