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#1514 of 2,268 schools in GA
Worth County High School
High School · Worth County · Sylvester, GA
A high school in Sylvester, GA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
407 W Bryant Dr, Sylvester, GA 31791
- Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Worth County High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Worth 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sylvester), 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
$62,093
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County Achievement CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Worth County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Worth County High School is listed in Worth County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worth County High School
Worth County High School is a public high school in Sylvester, GA, part of Worth County, serving approximately 865 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,514 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worth County High School
What grades does Worth County High School serve?
Worth County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Worth County High School?
Worth County High School has an enrollment of approximately 865 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth County High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worth County High School rank in GA?
Worth County High School ranks #1,514 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Worth County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Worth County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Worth County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worth County High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Worth County High School a charter school?
No, Worth County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Worth County High School a Title I school?
No, Worth County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worth County High School?
58.3% of students at Worth 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
- 865
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Worth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (229) 776-8625
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31791)
- 11,312
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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 31791; 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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