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6.0avg / 10

Telfair County School District

School District · Mcrae, Georgia

Students: 1,577
Teachers (FTE): 118

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,577

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#123 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,247

+$1,119 vs Georgia median

District size

1,577 students

Smaller than Georgia median

The short answer

Telfair County ranks #123 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Telfair County's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Telfair County Elementary (7.1/10), Telfair County Middle School (6.2/10), and Telfair County High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Telfair County Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +9.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Telfair County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Telfair County

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.

#SchoolRating
1Telfair County Elementary7.1 / 10
2Telfair County Middle School6.2 / 10
3Telfair County High School4.8 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Telfair County

Telfair County is a Mcrae, Georgia school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,577 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $15,247 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Telfair County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Telfair County Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Telfair County students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Telfair County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency45.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Telfair County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Mcrae
Total Enrollment
1,577
Teachers (FTE)
118
District spending per student
$15,247NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
32.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Telfair County?

Telfair County has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Telfair County?

The average composite rating for Telfair County is 6.0/10. 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 Telfair County?

Telfair County's district-level spending was $15,247 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 Telfair County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Telfair County is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Telfair County?

Telfair County Elementary is the highest-rated school in Telfair County with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Telfair County?

Across schools in Telfair County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Telfair County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Telfair County has an average school rating of 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
42.7%
ELA Proficiency
45.8%

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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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