Beach High School vs. Jenkins High School
Should I attend Beach High School or Jenkins High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Jenkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 915 students in grades 9-12, Beach 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,011 students in grades 9-12, Jenkins High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
915 students
1,011 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1864 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1036 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
74%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
358
391
Grade 10 Students
232
218
Grade 11 Students
172
218
Grade 12 Students
153
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
85%
59%
% White
5%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%