Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Worth County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Worth County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sylvester, GA, covering approximately 574.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 21.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Worth County High School's student population of 856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
856 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Worth County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worth County High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ram "rambo"
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worth County High School's ranking?
Worth County High School is ranked #1198 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Worth County High School often compared to?
Worth County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Worth County High School?
The graduation rate of Worth County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Worth County High School?
856 students attend Worth County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Worth County High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worth County High School?
Worth County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worth County High School offer ?
Worth County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Worth County High School part of?
Worth County High School is part of Worth County School District.
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