For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,207 students in Tifton, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Tifton, GA is Tift County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tifton, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Tifton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Tifton, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tift County High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tifton, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tift County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blue Devil Way
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2475
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 2,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tifton, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tifton, GA include Tift County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tifton?
1 public high schools are located in Tifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Tifton?
Tifton public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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