Tift County School District
School District · Tifton, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,804
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,804
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#89 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,804
$1,324 vs Georgia median
District size
7,631 students
Much larger than Georgia median
About Tift County
Tift County is a Tifton, Georgia school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 7,631 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,804 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Tift County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is G. O. Bailey Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Tift County students show an average math proficiency of 37.2% and ELA proficiency of 34.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tift County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tift County with test data.
Schools in Tift County
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Tifton
- Total Enrollment
- 7,631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 529
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tift County?
Tift County has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tift County?
The average composite rating for Tift County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tift County?
Tift County spends $12,804 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tift County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tift County is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tift County?
G. O. Bailey Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tift County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Tift County?
Across schools in Tift County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tift County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Tift County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 11 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.2%
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 Tift County 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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