Serving 71 students in grades 1-12, Georgia School For The Deaf 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Georgia School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Georgia School For The Deaf's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Georgia School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgia School For The Deaf is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2107 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
38%
36%
White
34%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Georgia School For The Deaf is ranked #2107 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Georgia School For The Deaf?
71 students attend Georgia School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Georgia School For The Deaf students are Black, 34% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia School For The Deaf?
Georgia School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia School For The Deaf offer ?
Georgia School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia School For The Deaf part of?
Georgia School For The Deaf is part of State Schools School District.
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