Mountain Education Center serves 711 students in grades 8-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
711 students
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
1%
36%
White
94%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mountain Education Center?
711 students attend Mountain Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mountain Education Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Education Center?
Mountain Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Education Center offer ?
Mountain Education Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Mountain Education Center part of?
Mountain Education Center is part of Towns County School District.
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