Worth County School District
School District · Sylvester, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,012
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Worth County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Worth County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Worth County Elementary School
Sylvester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Worth County High School
Sylvester · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Worth County Middle School
Sylvester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#133 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,012
$2,116 vs Georgia median
District size
3,057 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Worth County ranks #133 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Worth County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Worth County Elementary School (7.3/10), Worth County High School (5.5/10), and Worth County Middle School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Worth County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Worth County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worth County Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Worth County High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Worth County Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Worth County
Worth County is a Sylvester, Georgia school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,057 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $12,012 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Worth County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Worth County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Worth County students show an average math proficiency of 40.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Worth County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Worth County with test data.
Schools in Worth County
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Sylvester
- Total Enrollment
- 3,057
- Teachers (FTE)
- 204
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worth County?
Worth County has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Worth County?
The average composite rating for Worth County is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Worth County?
Worth County spends $12,012 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worth County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Worth County is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Worth County?
Worth County Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Worth County with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Worth County?
Across schools in Worth County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Worth County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Worth County has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 5 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.7%
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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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