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Grovetown High School

High School · Columbia County · Grovetown, GA

A Columbia County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2010 Warrior Way, Grovetown, GA 30813

  • Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation24.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$11,853
Chronic Absenteeism20.4%

Students at Grovetown High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grovetown 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 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average259/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grovetown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$83,890

Median home value

$270,300

Median rent

$1,404/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·39 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

4 in Columbia County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evans High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,875Compare →
Greenbrier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–12Not available1,905Compare →
Harlem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.79–12Not available1,251Compare →
Lakeside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,909Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Columbia County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#28 of 30
District spending per student
$11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Grovetown High School

Grovetown High School is a public high school in Grovetown, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 2,280 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grovetown High School

What grades does Grovetown High School serve?

Grovetown High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Grovetown High School?

Grovetown High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grovetown High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grovetown High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grovetown High School rank in GA?

Grovetown High School ranks #1,644 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Grovetown High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grovetown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Grovetown High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grovetown High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grovetown High School a charter school?

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

Is Grovetown High School a Title I school?

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

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

45.0% of students at Grovetown 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,280
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
123
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 30813)
49,986
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
33.9
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 · 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.
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 30813; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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