5.5avg / 10

Worth County School District

School District · Sylvester, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,057

Teachers (FTE): 204

Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,057

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

3,057

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#158 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

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 #158 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Worth County's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Worth County Middle School (7.4/10), Worth County Elementary School (5.9/10), and Worth County High School (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Worth County Middle School

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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Worth County Middle School	7.4 / 10	Middle	—	639
2	Worth County Elementary School	5.9 / 10	Elementary	—	666
3	Worth County High School	3.7 / 10	High	—	865

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. District-level spending was $12,012 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Worth County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Worth County Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Worth County students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.9%.

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

Math Proficiency39.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency46.9%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Worth County

5 schools

Elementary Schools2

Worth County Elementary School

6665.9

Worth County Primary School

8595.1

Middle Schools1

Worth County Middle School

6397.4

High Schools2

Worth County High School

8653.7

Worth County Achievement Center

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District Details

State: Georgia
City: Sylvester
Total Enrollment: 3,057
Teachers (FTE): 204
District spending per student: $12,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 38.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.5/10. 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 Worth County?

Worth County's district-level spending was $12,012 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 Worth County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Worth County is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Worth County?

Worth County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Worth County with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Worth County?

Across schools in Worth County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.9%. 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 5.5/10 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: 5.5/10
Math Proficiency: 39.5%
ELA Proficiency: 46.9%

Resources

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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.