Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, Groves High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Groves High School serves the northern part of Savannah, GA, covering an area of approximately 84.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the school and the furthest edge being 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Groves High School's student population of 1,469 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,469 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Groves High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Groves High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2114 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
61%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
8%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groves High School's ranking?
Groves High School is ranked #2114 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Groves High School often compared to?
Groves High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hampstead High School, Beach High School, Islands High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Groves High School?
The graduation rate of Groves High School is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Groves High School?
1,469 students attend Groves High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Groves High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Groves High School?
Groves High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Groves High School offer ?
Groves High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Groves High School part of?
Groves High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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