Tift County

Summary:

The Tift County school district in Georgia consists of 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population and faces challenges related to economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at several schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Eighth Street Middle School consistently performs well, ranking in the top 50% of Georgia middle schools and earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 94% is particularly impressive. G.O. Bailey Elementary School has also shown steady improvement, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating, and has above-average performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Len Lastinger Elementary School stands out for its high proficiency rates in Mathematics, with over 50% of students proficient or better in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools significantly outperforming others. This suggests that targeted interventions and support services may be necessary to address the unique challenges faced by students from low-income backgrounds, who make up a significant portion of the district's population. By identifying and replicating the effective practices of the district's highest-performing schools, Tift County can work to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education and the opportunity to succeed.

District Detail

207 North Ridge Ave
Tifton, GA 31794

(229) 386-6500

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 206 Georgia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 7,471

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
G. O. Bailey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 Newton Dr	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2415	531	35	15.1	100.0%	160 (30.1%)	162 (30.5%)	173 (32.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	54.4	508^th of 1238 public elementary schools	59.0%		67.7	372^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	70.2%	136					26.9	37.5	46.8				34.6	55.6	46.8				49.4			$13,894	$915	$12,979
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1464 Carpenter Rd S	Tifton	31793	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2410	785	49	15.9	100.0%	340 (43.3%)	299 (38.1%)	95 (12.1%)	16 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.3%)	42.5	651^st of 1238 public elementary schools	47.4%		48.5	578^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.7%	73					27.7	34.3	31.1				38.5	50.5	31.1				43.7			$12,275	$681	$11,594
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1815 Chesnutt Ave	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2425	405	33	12.4	100.0%	94 (23.2%)	166 (41.0%)	115 (28.4%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.9%)	30.5	827^th of 1238 public elementary schools	33.2%		18.7	1020^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.3%	193					27.6	30.0	26.2				32.9	44.9	19.0				21.4			$15,449	$1,304	$14,145
Len Lastinger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Lake Dr	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2420	448	32	14.0	100.0%	198 (44.2%)	142 (31.7%)	74 (16.5%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.3%)	69.1	335^th of 1238 public elementary schools	72.9%		60.5	449^th of 1248 public elementary schools	64.0%	114					52.3	43.9	33.3				63.1	53.4	54.0				52.4			$14,139	$960	$13,179
J. T. Reddick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	404 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2435	339	24	14.4	100.0%	79 (23.3%)	181 (53.4%)	35 (10.3%)	19 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.8%)	29.1	852^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	31.2%		43.5	646^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.2%	206					18.6	25.0	24.0				37.3	40.9	34.0				26.0			$15,241	$1,204	$14,038
Charles Spencer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 Tifton Eldorado Rd	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2430	428	32	13.5	100.0%	143 (33.4%)	179 (41.8%)	77 (18.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.3%)	13.4	1124^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.2%		26.9	894^th of 1248 public elementary schools	28.4%	230					11.3	13.0	23.1				22.6	13.0	17.3				25.5			$15,272	$1,303	$13,969
Matt Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	510 17th St W	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2440	398	29	13.7	100.0%	99 (24.9%)	216 (54.3%)	59 (14.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	36.4	734^th of 1238 public elementary schools	40.7%		47.9	586^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.0%	148					20.6	30.6	37.5				29.4	37.1	41.1				39.3			$15,205	$1,141	$14,064
Omega Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 College Ave	Omega	31775	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2418	314	25	12.5	100.0%	115 (36.6%)	44 (14.0%)	148 (47.1%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	45.6	620^th of 1238 public elementary schools	49.9%		47.3	600^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.9%	20					30.9	36.2	28.6				50.9	51.7	28.6				25.7			$16,761	$1,318	$15,442
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	3021 Fulwood Rd	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2450	733	60	12.3	100.0%	263 (35.9%)	275 (37.5%)	155 (21.1%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	39.1	345^th of 584 public middle schools	40.9%		38.3	352^nd of 588 public middle schools	40.1%	7		75.9						30.0	32.5	27.7				23.6	27.5	43.4		33.6	25.5	$12,703	$690	$12,013
Tift County High School	Public	9-12	1 Blue Devil Way	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2475	2,207	126	17.4	90.3%	861 (39.0%)	783 (35.5%)	452 (20.5%)	40 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (3.1%)	37.5	249^th of 452 public high schools	44.9%		32.8	280^th of 458 public high schools	38.9%	31	32.3	31.1	39.5	29.8																$10,926	$752	$10,174
Eighth Street Middle School	Public	6-8	700 8th St W	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2445	883	64	13.9	100.0%	385 (43.6%)	296 (33.5%)	163 (18.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.5%)	54.3	240^th of 584 public middle schools	58.9%		49	280^th of 588 public middle schools	52.4%	40		94.0						33.2	32.3	35.2				36.6	33.3	54.4		40.1	45.6	$12,674	$890	$11,783

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
State Specialty Schools I- Discovery Regional High School	12.76 mi	1
Irwin County	16.86 mi	3	85^th
Colquitt County	17.73 mi	13	101^st
Turner County	19.35 mi	3	201^st
Cook County	20.7 mi	4	90^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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