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Temple High School

589 Sage St
Temple, GA 30179

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Temple High School serves 618 students in grades 9-12.

Temple High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 618 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Temple High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Temple High School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

618 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Temple High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Temple High School is 0.44, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1380 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Temple High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Temple High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Temple High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Temple High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

Black

16%

36%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Temple High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

73%

38%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Temple High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.44

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Temple High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Temple High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Temple High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Carroll County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Temple High School's ranking?

Temple High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What schools are Temple High School often compared to?

Temple High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Rica 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 36% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Temple High School?

The graduation rate of Temple High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 85%.

How many students attend Temple High School?

618 students attend Temple High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Temple High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% 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 Temple High School?

Temple High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Temple High School offer ?

Temple High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Temple High School part of?

Temple High School is part of Carroll County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

Carroll County Fall Break

October 09, 2023 (Monday)

Carroll County Thanksgiving Break

November 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 618 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education