Social Circle City School District
School District · Social Circle, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,942
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,942
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#54 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,374
+$246 vs Georgia median
District size
1,942 students
Smaller than Georgia median
The short answer
Social Circle City ranks #54 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Social Circle City's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Social Circle Middle School (7.5/10), Social Circle High School (7.3/10), and Social Circle Elementary School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +0.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Social Circle City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Social Circle City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Circle Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Social Circle High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Social Circle Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Social Circle City
Social Circle City is a Social Circle, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,942 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $14,374 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Social Circle City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Social Circle Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Social Circle City students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Social Circle City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Social Circle City with test data.
Schools in Social Circle City
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Social Circle
- Total Enrollment
- 1,942
- Teachers (FTE)
- 134
- District spending per student
- $14,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Social Circle City?
Social Circle City has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Social Circle City?
The average composite rating for Social Circle City is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Social Circle City?
Social Circle City's district-level spending was $14,374 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Social Circle City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Social Circle City is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Social Circle City?
Social Circle Middle School is the highest-rated school in Social Circle City with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Social Circle City?
Across schools in Social Circle City with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Social Circle City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Social Circle City has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Social Circle City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-Chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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