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#740 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 33% in state

Irwin County High School

High School · Irwin County · Ocilla, GA

A high school in Ocilla, GA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

149 Chieftain Cir, Ocilla, GA 31774

  • Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$14,707
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Irwin County High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Irwin 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,616/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ocilla), 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

$50,242

Median home value

$95,900

Median rent

$792/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31774; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Irwin County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Irwin County High School

Irwin County High School is a public high school in Ocilla, GA, part of Irwin County, serving approximately 502 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Irwin County High School

What grades does Irwin County High School serve?

Irwin County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Irwin County High School?

Irwin County High School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Irwin County High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irwin County High School rank in GA?

Irwin County High School ranks #740 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Irwin County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Irwin County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Irwin County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irwin County High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Irwin County High School a charter school?

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

Is Irwin County High School a Title I school?

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

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

61.0% of students at Irwin 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
502
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Irwin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 31774)
5,788
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
40.1
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 31774; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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