Tift County School District
- 207 NORTH RIDGE AVE
- TIFTON, GA 31794
- (229) 387-2400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.6% | 65.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,371 | $9,692 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.7 | 13.9 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,551 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 552 | - |
District Test Scores
CRCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 1 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 86.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.1% | 85.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.4% | 92.4% | |
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.2% | 85.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.1% | 86.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.1% | 91.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.2% | 87.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 79.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.7% | 90.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 80.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 79.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.4% | 87.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.9% | 77.1% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.3% | 89.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 79.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.9% | 73.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 91.8% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.1% | 81.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.5% | 89.6% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.1% | 77.4% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.3% | 71.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 91.7% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.7% | 75.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.2% | 91.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 70.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.2% | 64.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.7% | 91.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.4% | 85.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.8% | 89.4% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 79.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.3% | 71.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 92.1% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.7% | 74.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.6% | 94.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.3% | 65.3% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.9% | 69.7% | |
GHSGT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 86.9% | 90.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 93.7% | 93.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.5% | 87.9% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 81.9% | 87.2% | |
Source: GA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,551 | 13.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 248 |
| Kindergarten Students | 613 |
| 1st Grade Students | 557 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 669 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 577 |
| 4th Grade Students | 607 |
| 5th Grade Students | 574 |
| 6th Grade Students | 608 |
| 7th Grade Students | 597 |
| 8th Grade Students | 588 |
| 9th Grade Students | 586 |
| 10th Grade Students | 513 |
| 11th Grade Students | 448 |
| 12th Grade Students | 435 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 85 |
| Hispanic | 1,263 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,536 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,568 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,836 |
| Female | 3,784 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 552 | 13.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 53 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 276 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 210 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 140 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 17 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 12 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 330 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| School Administrators | 49 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 47 |
| Student Support Services | 37 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 180 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $76,035,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $25,645,000 | 33.7% |
| Property Tax | $13,685,000 | 18.0% |
| General Sales Tax | $9,285,000 | 12.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $15,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $524,000 | 0.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,543,000 | 2.0% |
| Interest Earnings | $468,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $122,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $42,361,000 | 55.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $36,938,000 | 48.6% |
| School Lunch Programs | $201,000 | 0.3% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $1,089,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Programs | $1,830,000 | 2.4% |
| Non-Specified | $1,014,000 | 1.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,289,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,029,000 | 10.6% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,469,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Other | $5,501,000 | 7.2% |
| Direct - Other | $59,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $71,676,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $50,273,000 | 70.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $18,295,000 | 25.5% |
| Student Support | $2,987,000 | 3.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,099,000 | 4.1% |
| General Administration Support | $658,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $4,725,000 | 6.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,212,000 | 5.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,877,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $737,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,108,000 | 4.3% |
| Food Services | $3,108,000 | 4.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 434 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 39 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 94 | 4.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Tift County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 7,551
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 552
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ANNIE BELLE CLARK PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1464 Carpenter Rd South
Tifton, GA Public | KG-3 | 778 | 14.0 |  Review This School |
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| CHARLES SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
65 Tifton Eldorado Rd
Tifton, GA Public | 4-7 | 589 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| EIGHTH STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
700 8th St West
Tifton, GA Public | 7-9 | 1,176 | 16.6 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| G. O. BAILEY PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1430 Newton Dr
Tifton, GA Public | PK-3 | 740 | 20.9 | Review This School |
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| HORIZON ACADEMY | ||||
2462 James Rd
Valdosta, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| J. T. REDDICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
404 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Tifton, GA Public | 4-7 | 500 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| LEN LASTINGER PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1210 Lake Dr
Tifton, GA Public | KG-3 | 456 | 13.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MATT WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
510 17th St West
Tifton, GA Public | 4-6 | 538 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTHEAST CAMPUS, TIFT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3021 Fulwood Rd
Tifton, GA Public | 7-9 | 565 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| NORTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
1815 Chestnut Ave
Tifton, GA Public | KG-3 | 422 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| OMEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
150 College Ave
Omega, GA Public | KG-6 | 435 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| TIFT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Blue Devil Way
Tifton, GA Public | 9-12 | 1,421 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| TIFT COUNTY NIGHT SCHOOL | ||||
700 West 8th St
Tifton, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| TIFT COUNTY PREK CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
506 12th St West
Tifton, GA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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