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#960 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 42% in state

Hawkinsville High School

High School · Pulaski County · Hawkinsville, GA

A Pulaski County high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

70 Red Devil Dr, Hawkinsville, GA 31036

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$14,883
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Hawkinsville High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · 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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hawkinsville 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$48,310

Median home value

$156,200

Median rent

$786/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Pulaski County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hawkinsville High School

Hawkinsville High School is a public high school in Hawkinsville, GA, part of Pulaski County, serving approximately 420 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hawkinsville High School

What grades does Hawkinsville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hawkinsville High School?

Hawkinsville High School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hawkinsville High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hawkinsville High School rank in GA?

Hawkinsville High School ranks #960 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Hawkinsville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hawkinsville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hawkinsville High School?

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

Is Hawkinsville High School a charter school?

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

Is Hawkinsville High School a Title I school?

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

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

56.2% of students at Hawkinsville 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
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 31036)
10,726
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
45.6
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 31036; 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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