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#308 of 433 private schools in GA
Southwest Georgia Academy
School · Damascus, GA
A private school in Damascus, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
14105 GA HWY 200, Damascus, GA 39841
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
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Where Southwest Georgia Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average412/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,871
Median home value
$80,900
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Southwest Georgia Academy is listed in Damascus, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Southwest Georgia Academy
Southwest Georgia Academy is a private school in Damascus, GA, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Georgia Academy
What grades does Southwest Georgia Academy serve?
Southwest Georgia Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Georgia Academy?
Southwest Georgia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Georgia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Georgia Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Southwest Georgia Academy rank in GA?
Southwest Georgia Academy ranks #308 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Southwest Georgia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Georgia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southwest Georgia Academy a private school?
Yes, Southwest Georgia Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Southwest Georgia Academy a religious school?
No, Southwest Georgia Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Early County
- Phone
- (229) 725-4792
- Area population (ZIP 39841)
- 867
- Area median age
- 54.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 39841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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