Georgia Cyber Academy vs. Georgia Connections Academy
Should I attend Georgia Cyber Academy or Georgia Connections Academy? 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
Georgia Cyber Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Georgia Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 14,286 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Georgia Cyber Academy 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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 5,228 students in grades 5-12, Georgia Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
5-12
Total Students
14,286 students
5,228 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
386 teachers
138 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
38:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#442 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
59%
Graduation Rate
64%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
574
-
Grade 1 Students
657
-
Grade 2 Students
688
-
Grade 3 Students
783
-
Grade 4 Students
877
-
Grade 5 Students
985
304
Grade 6 Students
1124
517
Grade 7 Students
1439
743
Grade 8 Students
1608
869
Grade 9 Students
1767
878
Grade 10 Students
1837
808
Grade 11 Students
1090
662
Grade 12 Students
857
447
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
36%
38%
% White
48%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%