Very Good
#565 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 25% in state
Sandy Creek High School
High School · Fayette County · Tyrone, GA
A Fayette County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
360 Jenkins Rd, Tyrone, GA 30290
- Math 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sandy Creek High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandy Creek 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. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average511/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tyrone), 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
$122,738
Median home value
$417,000
Median rent
$795/mo
College educated
56.9%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30290; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 10 | 2.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Clearwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Clearwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| The Forest School: an Acton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fayette County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #20 of 24
- District spending per student
- $14,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Creek High School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Creek High School
Sandy Creek High School is a public high school in Tyrone, GA, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 1,179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Creek High School
What grades does Sandy Creek High School serve?
Sandy Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Creek High School rank in GA?
Sandy Creek High School ranks #565 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Sandy Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Sandy Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Creek High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sandy Creek High School a charter school?
No, Sandy Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Creek High School?
47.8% of students at Sandy Creek 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
- 1,179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (770) 969-2840
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30290)
- 9,083
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 30290; 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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