Summary:
Tattnall County High School is the only high school in Tattnall County, serving grades 9–12 with about 1,043 students in a rural, high-poverty area where 96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
This school stands out for its remarkable strength in U.S. History, where proficiency rates (64.3% in 2024–2025 and 56.2% in 2025–2026) are roughly 18–26 points above the state average—a striking outlier given that the school trails the state in other subjects. The school also exceeds the state graduation rate (88.7% vs. 87.2%), has a lower dropout rate (2.2% vs. 2.4%), and reports better chronic absenteeism (15.5% vs. 17.7% statewide). These outcomes are especially notable given the high poverty level, suggesting strong school culture and targeted supports. Algebra I proficiency improved significantly from 27.7% to 37.4% year-over-year, though it remains below the state average of 48.1%. Biology, however, declined from 34.8% to 27.3%, widening the gap with the state (47.2%)—this is the most pressing area for attention.
Statewide, the school ranks 210th (54th percentile) for 2025–2026, a strong recovery from 286th (38th percentile) in 2023–2024, though it dipped slightly from 189th (58th percentile) the prior year. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and per-student spending of $11,211, resources are moderate. Because this is the district’s sole high school, all district metrics mirror the school’s performance. For parents, the key takeaway is a school that outperforms expectations in graduation, attendance, and U.S. History despite high poverty, with promising Algebra gains but a need to reverse the Biology decline. English Language Arts scores are not yet available and will be released in December.
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