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#1759 of 2,268 schools in GA

Colquitt County High School

High School · Colquitt County · Norman Park, GA

A high school in Norman Park, GA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park, GA 31771

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2024 GA)
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation12.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$14,660
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Colquitt County High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2024
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Colquitt County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,976

Median home value

$85,600

Median rent

$936/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colquitt Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6PK–124.8 mi152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Colquitt County

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#11 of 13
District spending per student
$14,660NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Colquitt County High School is listed in Colquitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Colquitt County High School

Colquitt County High School is a public high school in Norman Park, GA, part of Colquitt County, serving approximately 1,871 students in grades 10th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,759 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Colquitt County High School

What grades does Colquitt County High School serve?

Colquitt County High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Colquitt County High School?

Colquitt County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,871 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colquitt County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Colquitt County High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Colquitt County High School rank in GA?

Colquitt County High School ranks #1,759 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Colquitt County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Colquitt County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Colquitt County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colquitt County High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Colquitt County High School a charter school?

No, Colquitt County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colquitt County High School a Title I school?

No, Colquitt County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colquitt County High School?

63.0% of students at Colquitt County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
1,871
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
122
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Colquitt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 31771)
7,070
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
36.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31771; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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