Summary:
The Worth County school district in Georgia consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.27% at Worth County High School to 100% at Worth County Achievement Center.
Among the standout schools, Worth County High School is the largest in the district with 865 students, but it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 156 out of 442 Georgia high schools in 2022-2023 to 301 out of 452 in 2024-2025. Its test scores are also below the state average, with only 24.4% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, 14.3% in Algebra I, and 33.9% in Biology. However, the school maintains a respectable 85.4% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the smaller Worth County Achievement Center also maintains an 85.4% four-year graduation rate, despite serving a population with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Across the Worth County district, the schools perform below the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with varying levels of spending per student and student-teacher ratios. This suggests that the district may need to focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by its student population to improve academic outcomes and support its students in achieving their educational goals.
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