Telfair County High School is located in McRae–Helena, Georgia, United States. It is the only high school in the Telfair County School District. Its teams are known as the Trojans. It shares a campus with its feeder school, Telfair County Middle School.
Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, Telfair County 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Telfair County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mc Rae Helena, GA, encompassing approximately 444 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 20.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Telfair County High School's student population of 388 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Telfair County High School 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 Telfair County High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
38%
36%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telfair County High School's ranking?
Telfair County High School is ranked #1551 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Telfair County High School often compared to?
Telfair County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dodge County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Telfair County High School?
The graduation rate of Telfair County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Telfair County High School?
388 students attend Telfair County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Telfair County High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Telfair County High School?
Telfair County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telfair County High School offer ?
Telfair County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Telfair County High School part of?
Telfair County High School is part of Telfair County School District.
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