West Side Magnet School (Closed 2023)

West Side Magnet School serves 502 students in grades 3-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
38%
36%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Side Magnet School?
502 students attend West Side Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of West Side Magnet School students are White, 38% 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 West Side Magnet School?
West Side Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Magnet School offer ?
West Side Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is West Side Magnet School part of?
West Side Magnet School is part of Troup County School District.

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