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Worth County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,057 students in Worth County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Worth County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,057 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Worth 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 92% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
35%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,220 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,726 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$39 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,220
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,726
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Worth County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Worth County Achievement Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 463-3056
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Worth County Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1906 Ga Highway 313
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8605
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8605
Gr: 3-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Worth County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 W Bryant Dr
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8625
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Worth County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8620
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8620
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
Gr: PK-2 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Worth County School District?
Worth County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,057 students.
What is the rank of Worth County School District?
Worth County School District is ranked #114 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County School District?
54% of Worth County School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Worth County School District?
Worth County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Worth County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,726 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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