Tift County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,661 students in Tift County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Tift County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Tift County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
111 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,546 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
18%
# Black Students
2,811 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
37%
36%
# White Students
2,914 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
38%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
269 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
373
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
553
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
644
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
541
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
514
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
551
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
551
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
534
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
560
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
567
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
603
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
635
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
569
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
466
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,658 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,239 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Tift County School District?
Tift County School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,661 students.
What is the rank of Tift County School District?
Tift County School District is ranked #130 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tift County School District?
38% of Tift County School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tift County School District?
Tift County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Tift County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,239 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
