Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center serves 5 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center's student population of 5 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
80%
36%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center?
5 students attend Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center?
Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center offer ?
Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center part of?
Good Sheperd Therapeutic Center is part of Meriwether County School District.
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