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#1754 of 2,268 schools in GA

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA

A Savannah-chatham County school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15 Blue Ridge Ave, Savannah, GA 31404

  • Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.5 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness2.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$15,342
Chronic Absenteeism40.2%

Students at School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2024.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
18%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
13%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
13%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

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

Based on 14 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low20/100K

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

$49,805

Median home value

$193,100

Median rent

$1,199/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Uhs of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment CenterEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–121.4 mi61Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Savannah-chatham County

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#36 of 58
District spending per student
$15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is a public school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 666 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,754 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low

What grades does School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low serve?

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low?

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low?

The student-teacher ratio at School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low rank in GA?

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low ranks #1,754 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low's MySchoolScout rating?

School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low 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 School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low a charter school?

No, School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low a Title I school?

No, School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low?

89.9% of students at School of Humanities at Juliette Gordon Low 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
666
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Chatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.2%
Area population (ZIP 31404)
30,749
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
35.6
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 31404; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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