Summary:
Commerce High School is the sole high school serving grades 9–12 in Commerce City, Georgia, a single-school district that ranks in the top 8% of all Georgia districts (92nd percentile) with a 5-star rating. For parents, this means the entire district’s reputation rests on this one school, and the data shows a school that has overcome a mid-period slump to post strong, above-average results across nearly every metric.
The most encouraging story is the dramatic academic turnaround between 2024–2025 and 2025–2026. After a year where Biology (41.2% proficient) and U.S. History (34.0%) fell below state averages, the school rebounded sharply: Biology jumped to 58.8% and U.S. History to 49.5%, both now 11+ points above the state. Algebra I has been a consistent standout, exceeding state proficiency by 12–20 points in both years (60.4% in 2025–2026 vs. 48.1% statewide). This improvement lifted the school’s state ranking from #145 to #83 in a single year. The 2024–2025 dip was clearly subject-specific, not systemic, since Algebra I and American Literature remained above state benchmarks even during that tougher year.
Beyond test scores, Commerce High School excels at graduating students: its 96.8% graduation rate is nearly 10 points above the state average (87.2%), achieved despite 54.58% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Chronic absenteeism (14.0%) is below the state’s 17.7%, and a favorable 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio supports a healthy learning environment. Per-student spending of $13,562 appears efficient given the outcomes. Since the school is the only one in the Commerce City district, its scores mirror district figures, making the district’s #16 ranking a direct reflection of this school’s performance. Note that ELA scores are not yet available and will be released in December, so a fuller academic picture is still forthcoming.
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