Taliaferro County School

Taliaferro County School in Crawfordville, GA, is a small, PK-12 school serving 184 students and is the only school in the Taliaferro County district, located in a rural area with no other schools within 20 miles.

This school stands out for its remarkable progress in student attendance and graduation. Chronic absenteeism has plummeted from 25.6% in 2021-2022 to just 7.0% in 2025-2026—now far better than the state average of 17.7%. The graduation rate also shines at 93.3%, beating the state's 87.2% and improving by nearly 11 points over four years. These gains are supported by an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1 and high per-student spending of $26,340, reflecting a deep investment in personalized support for a student body where virtually all families qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Academically, the picture is more mixed. Math and social studies proficiency rates are well below state averages—for example, 8th grade math was 6.3% in 2025-2026 versus the state's 46.3%. Science scores have been volatile, ranging from a strong 29.4% proficiency in 2023-2024 (above the state) to 6.3% in 2025-2026. Biology end-of-course exams show relative strength at 33.3% proficiency. Because grade-level cohorts are tiny (often 15-20 students), scores can swing dramatically from year to year based on just a few students. While the school has clearly succeeded in getting students to show up and graduate, translating that engagement into grade-level academic mastery remains a work in progress. For parents, this is a school with a caring, supportive environment and strong momentum on attendance and completion, though academic achievement still lags state benchmarks.