Tri-county High School (Closed 2023)

P.o. Box 177, Highway 30
Buena Vista, GA 31803
Tri-county High School serves 531 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Black
45%
36%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Tri-county High School?
531 students attend Tri-county High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tri-county High School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-county High School?
Tri-county High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-county High School offer ?
Tri-county High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tri-county High School part of?
Tri-county High School is part of Marion County School District.

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