For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 961 students in Terrell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Terrell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
961 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Terrell County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
872 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
91%
36%
# White Students
40 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
67
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,751 is higher than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,369 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,751
$14,234
Spending / Student
$18,369
$13,365
Best Terrell County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooper-carver Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Terrell High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Terrell Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District manages 3 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District is ranked #203 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell County School District?
91% of Terrell County School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Terrell County School District?
Terrell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Terrell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,369 is higher than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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