Worth County Elementary School
Tel:
(229)776-8605
- Worth County Elementary School serves 773 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Worth County Elementary School's student population of 773 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 773 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Worth County Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Worth County Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1499 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 35% | 37% |
| White | 60% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Worth County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Worth County Elementary School is Worth County Achievement Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Worth County Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Worth County Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sylvester Worth County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 671 students
0.1 miles
1305 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229)776-8620 0.1 6-8 671 - Sylvester Worth County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 937 students
0.1 miles
1304 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229)776-8660 0.1 PK-2 937 - Sylvester Worth County Achievement Center Grades: 6-12 | 29 students
0.3 miles
103 Eldridge St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229)463-3056 0.3 6-12 29 - Sylvester Worth County Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
0.5 miles
504 East Price Street
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229)776-8600 0.5 n/a n/a - Sylvester Worth County High School Grades: 9-12 | 919 students
0.5 miles
406 W King St
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229)776-8625 0.5 9-12 919
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