589 Sage St
Temple, GA 30179
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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:

Category
Attribute

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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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%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
17%
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Black
16%
36%
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White
73%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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School District Name
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

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