Serving 408 students in grades 9-12, Telfair 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Telfair County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Telfair County High School's student population of 408 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Telfair County High School 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 Telfair County High School is 0.61, 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
#1532 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
42%
36%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Telfair County High School is ranked #1532 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Telfair County High School?
The graduation rate of Telfair County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Telfair County High School?
408 students attend Telfair County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Telfair County High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 8% 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 Telfair County High School?
Telfair County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telfair County High School offer ?
Telfair County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Telfair County High School part of?
Telfair County High School is part of Telfair County School District.
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