Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Social Circle 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Social Circle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Social Circle High School's student population of 591 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Social Circle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Social Circle High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1708 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
16%
36%
White
76%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Circle High School's ranking?
Social Circle High School is ranked #1708 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Social Circle High School often compared to?
Social Circle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Social Circle High School?
The graduation rate of Social Circle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Social Circle High School?
591 students attend Social Circle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Social Circle High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Social Circle High School?
Social Circle High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Social Circle High School offer ?
Social Circle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Social Circle High School part of?
Social Circle High School is part of Social Circle City School District.
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