Tift County High School vs. Irwin County High School
Should you attend Tift County High School or Irwin County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tift County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Irwin County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,266 students in grades 9-12, Tift County High School 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 502 students in grades 9-12, Irwin County High School ranks in the top 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,266 students
502 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1045 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
611
151
Grade 10 Students
571
126
Grade 11 Students
574
132
Grade 12 Students
510
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
20%
7%
% Black
36%
37%
% White
39%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
