State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School

The State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School district contains only one school, Foothills Regional High School, a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,157 students.

Foothills Regional High School has experienced a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past three school years, dropping from 168th in 2022-2023 to 292nd in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments are consistently lower than the state average across all subject areas, indicating that it is struggling to provide its students with a high-quality education compared to other schools in Georgia. Additionally, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, relatively low per-student spending, and a high student-teacher ratio.

Overall, the data suggests that Foothills Regional High School may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its students. The school's declining ranking, academic underperformance, and socioeconomic factors present significant challenges that the district and community will need to address to ensure the success of the students at Foothills Regional High School.