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#1749 of 2,268 schools in GA

Twiggs County High School

High School · Twiggs County · Jeffersonville, GA

A high school in Jeffersonville, GA where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

375 Watson Dr, Jeffersonville, GA 31044

  • Math 8% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 5% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.2% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-33.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.8 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-29.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation6.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$23,591
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Twiggs County High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency5%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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

72.8%

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 Twiggs 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,017/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$39,063

Median home value

$99,100

Median rent

$549/mo

College educated

13.4%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Twiggs AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8PK–124.2 mi124Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Twiggs County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$23,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Twiggs County High School

Twiggs County High School is a public high school in Jeffersonville, GA, part of Twiggs County, serving approximately 228 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,749 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twiggs County High School

What grades does Twiggs County High School serve?

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

How many students attend Twiggs County High School?

Twiggs County High School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Twiggs County High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twiggs County High School rank in GA?

Twiggs County High School ranks #1,749 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Twiggs County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Twiggs County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Twiggs County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twiggs County High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Twiggs County High School a charter school?

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

Is Twiggs County High School a Title I school?

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

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

72.8% of students at Twiggs 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
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Twiggs County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 31044)
2,702
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
46.9
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 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 31044; 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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