Toombs County School District

117 E. Wesley Avenue
Lyons, GA 30436
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Toombs County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,955 students in Toombs County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Toombs County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,315 Schools
# Students
2,955 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Toombs County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (GA)
#96 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Toombs County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Toombs County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Toombs County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Toombs County  School District and public school graduation rate of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
731 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
505 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
17%
36%
# White Students
1,556 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
53%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
145 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
179
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
244
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
240
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
182
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,914 is higher than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,310 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart display total revenue of Toombs County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart display total spending of Toombs County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,914
$14,333
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Toombs County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,310
$13,458
This chart display average spending per public school student in Toombs County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Toombs County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Grades: 3-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Toombs County Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Toombs County High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Primary School
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Grades: PK-2
| 558 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,955 students.
What is the rank of Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District is ranked #98 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Toombs County School District?
53% of Toombs County School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Toombs County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,310 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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