Summary:
The city of Ocilla, Georgia is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Irwin County Elementary School, Irwin County High School, and Irwin County Middle School. These schools are part of the Irwin County school district, which is ranked in the middle tier of districts statewide.
Among the three schools, Irwin County High School stands out as the strongest performer, ranking in the top third of Georgia high schools and achieving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an 85.4% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average in several Milestones Assessment subjects, including Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. Irwin County Middle School also demonstrates some bright spots, with higher proficiency rates than the state average in 8th grade Science and Social Studies.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with Irwin County Elementary School consistently underperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Milestones Assessments. Additionally, all three schools in the district have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population that may be contributing to the academic performance challenges observed.
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