Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Georgia School For The Deaf ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
33%
36%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
State Schools - Georgia School For The Deaf School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Georgia School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 83%.
How many students attend Georgia School For The Deaf?
72 students attend Georgia School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Georgia School For The Deaf students are White, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgia School For The Deaf?
Georgia School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia School For The Deaf offer ?
Georgia School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Georgia School For The Deaf part of?
Georgia School For The Deaf is part of State Schools - Georgia School For The Deaf School District.
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