Telfair County School District
School District · Mcrae, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,247
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,247
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#78 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,247
+$1,119 vs Georgia median
District size
1,577 students
Smaller than Georgia median
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. The district invests $15,247 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Telfair County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Telfair County Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Telfair County students show an average math proficiency of 27.9% and ELA proficiency of 28.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Telfair County with test data.
Schools in Telfair County
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Mcrae
- Total Enrollment
- 1,577
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Telfair County?
Telfair County spends $15,247 per student per year.
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 Middle School is the highest-rated school in Telfair County with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Telfair County?
Across schools in Telfair County with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.4%. 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 6.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in GA
Compare Telfair County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
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- 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)
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- 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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