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Irwin County High School

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Irwin County High School ranks 161 st of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

161^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 65% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Irwin County High School in Ocilla, GA, serves approximately 483 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Irwin County School District, and has earned a reputation as a strong academic leader among its rural peers.

This school stands out for several key strengths. Graduation rates have consistently topped the state average, reaching 94.1% in 2024–2025 compared to 87.2% statewide. Students also shine in U.S. History, with 45.8% scoring proficient in 2025–2026 versus 38.5% statewide, and the school has outperformed the state in this subject for three straight years. Algebra I is another bright spot, with 59.2% of students proficient—a dramatic 36-point advantage over nearby Tift County High School (23.2%) and Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy (23.6%). The school also earns high marks for supporting special education students, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide, and for engaging male students, who perform at the 70th percentile. With a favorable 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $15,349—40% more than Tift County—the school appears to invest resources effectively.

While Irwin County leads its neighbors in nearly every subject and graduation rate, there are areas for growth. Biology proficiency (38.4%) trails the state average (47.2%), and chronic absenteeism, though improving from 37.2% to 22.3% over four years, remains above the state rate of 17.7%. Overall, the school’s ranking has climbed from the 36th percentile in 2015–2016 to the 65th percentile today, reflecting steady, meaningful improvement. For parents considering options in the area, Irwin County High School offers a compelling combination of strong graduation outcomes, targeted academic strengths, and equitable results across student groups.

483

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,349

Per pupil spending ?

61%

Free/discounted lunch ?

149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774

(229) 468-9421

District: Irwin County

Feeder schools for Irwin County High School:

Elementary:	Irwin County Elementary School
Middle:	Irwin County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

African American:

35.4%

Hispanic:

6.8%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Georgia avg45%

161^st of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 36% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 201Irwin County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	51.2	161 of 455	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.0	138 of 451	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.3	202 of 454	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.7	213 of 448	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.7	199 of 431	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	132 of 410	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.4	200 of 438	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.2	165 of 428	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.9	164 of 420	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	31.4	271 of 426	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	52.7	139 of 435	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.6	152 of 425	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.8	182 of 425	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.8	134 of 396	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	41.2	270 of 402	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.8	277 of 384	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	39.9	261 of 372	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	30.3	294 of 370	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.4	247 of 358	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	34.3	250 of 335	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.8	134 of 376	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.4	176 of 391	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	148 of 382	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.0	236 of 384	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.9	160 of 372	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	167 of 431	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.5	115 of 438	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	57.4	135 of 435	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.4	204 of 433	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	194 of 430	54.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	132 of 436	69.7%	★★★★☆
2025	51.4	164 of 442	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.9	232 of 436	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.4	204 of 436	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.5	216 of 427	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	71.7	61 of 338	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	68.5	72 of 347	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	53.2	120 of 344	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.0	238 of 343	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.3	209 of 331	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	44.7	156 of 334	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.0	136 of 341	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.6	201 of 346	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	177 of 343	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.6	186 of 339	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)82nd percentile+17 vs school

Male (2026)70th percentile+5 vs school

African American (2026)64th percentile~ school

Female (2026)61st percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I59%+11 vs state

United States History46%+7 vs state

Biology38%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Irwin County High School	Public	9-12	149 Chieftain Cir	Ocilla	31774	Irwin County	Irwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 468-9421	483	37	13.0		263 (54.5%)	171 (35.4%)	33 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	51.2	161^st of 455 public high schools	64.6%		56	138^th of 451 public high schools	69.4%	23	59.2	38.4	45.8	$15,349	$994	$14,355
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	553 Ocilla Hwy	Fitzgerald	31750	Ben Hill County	Ben Hill County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 409-5530	870	55	15.8		345 (39.7%)	375 (43.1%)	117 (13.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.1%)	17.2	374^th of 455 public high schools	17.8%		19.6	359^th of 451 public high schools	20.4%	15	23.6	29.9	12.8	$13,320	$1,251	$12,070
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%)	24.9	323^rd of 455 public high schools	29.0%		37.5	248^th of 451 public high schools	45.0%	75	23.2	37.1	22.1	$10,926	$752	$10,174

Frequently Asked Questions about Irwin County High School

How many students attend Irwin County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 483 students attended Irwin County High School.

What schools feed into Irwin County High School?

Irwin County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Irwin County Elementary School
Middle : Irwin County Middle School

What district is Irwin County High School in?

Irwin County

Is Irwin County High School a good school?

Irwin County High School ranks 161^st of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Irwin County High School?

Students at Irwin County High School are 54% White, 35% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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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