Serving 72 students in grades 6-12, South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix's student population of 72 students has grown by 554% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2181 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
95%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
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 South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix's ranking?
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix is ranked #2181 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix?
72 students attend South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix offer ?
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix part of?
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix is part of Dougherty County School District.
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