Serving 18 students in grades 9-12, Elberton Education Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
15%
Black
(15-16)67%
37%
White
(15-16)28%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elberton Education Center?
The graduation rate of Elberton Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend Elberton Education Center?
18 students attend Elberton Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elberton Education Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elberton Education Center?
Elberton Education Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elberton Education Center offer ?
Elberton Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elberton Education Center part of?
Elberton Education Center is part of Elbert County School District.
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