Serving 1,107 students in grades 9-12, Hephzibah 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 was 3% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Hephzibah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2167 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
74%
36%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hephzibah High School's ranking?
Hephzibah High School is ranked #2167 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hephzibah High School?
The graduation rate of Hephzibah High School is 77%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hephzibah High School?
1,107 students attend Hephzibah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hephzibah High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hephzibah High School?
Hephzibah High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hephzibah High School offer ?
Hephzibah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hephzibah High School part of?
Hephzibah High School is part of Richmond County School District.
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