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Tift County School District

207 North Ridge Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tift County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,631 students in Tift County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
51爆料s in Tift County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
7,631 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
522 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tift 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#126 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
39%
31%
40%
27%
40%
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
37%
36%
% White
37%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,716 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,287 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,716
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,287
$13,431

Best Tift County School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1464 Carpenter Rd S
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 387-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Len Lastinger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1210 Lake Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1430 Newton Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2415
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Omega Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 College Ave
Omega, GA 31775
(229) 387-2418
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Charles Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Tifton Eldorado Rd
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Matt Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 17th St W
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Eighth Street Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 8th St W
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2445
Gr: 6-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Tift County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Blue Devil Way
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 Chesnutt Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 Fulwood Rd
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tift County School District?
Tift County School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,631 students.
What is the rank of Tift County School District?
Tift County School District is ranked #129 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tift County School District?
37% of Tift County School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tift County School District?
Tift County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Tift County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,287 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,631 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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