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Telfair County High School

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Telfair County High School ranks 228 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

228^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 50% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Telfair County High School is a public high school located in Mc Rae Helena, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Telfair County School District, which is ranked 108 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Telfair County High School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rate, ranging from 79.6% to 86.9%, which are generally above 80% but still lower than the state average. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is also generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 24.2% in American Literature and Composition to 61.7% in Biology, compared to the state averages of 40.4% and 44.2%, respectively. Additionally, Telfair County High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.01% to 89.22% over the past few years, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge for the school.

Interestingly, Telfair County High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Dodge County High School and Wheeler County High School, which have higher graduation rates, test scores, and overall SchoolDigger rankings. The presence of the Telfair Alternative Preparation School and the Eastman Youth Development Campus in the region also highlights the complex educational landscape and the need for a comprehensive approach to address the diverse needs of the student population.

388

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,518

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

458 S Third Ave
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055

(229) 868-6096

District: Telfair County

Feeder schools for Telfair County High School:

Elementary:	Telfair County Elementary
Middle:	Telfair County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

African American:

38.1%

Hispanic:

8.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (36% vs 42% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 20% Georgia)

!American Literature and Composition scores 16 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg35%

Georgia avg42%

228^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

108^th of 206Telfair 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
2025	40.5	228 of 452	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.3	239 of 458	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.0	180 of 442	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.0	267 of 429	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.7	312 of 410	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.4	199 of 438	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.0	312 of 428	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.5	289 of 420	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	26.4	315 of 426	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	29.5	300 of 435	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.6	208 of 425	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.2	111 of 425	73.9%	★★★★☆
2012	58.5	149 of 396	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.0	118 of 402	70.6%	★★★★☆
2010	60.4	138 of 384	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.6	126 of 372	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.4	121 of 370	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	73.2	62 of 358	82.7%	★★★★☆
2006	58.7	120 of 335	64.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology62%+18 vs state

Algebra I32%-12 vs state

United States History30%-8 vs state

American Literature and Composition24%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Telfair County High School

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Telfair County High School	Public	9-12	458 S Third Ave	Mc Rae Helena	31055	Telfair County	Telfair County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 868-6096	388	29	13.4	100.0%	184 (47.4%)	148 (38.1%)	31 (8.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	40.5	228^th of 452 public high schools	49.6%		40.3	239^th of 458 public high schools	47.8%	11	24.2	32.4	61.7	30.4	$16,518	$876	$15,641
Telfair Alternative Preparation School	Public	6-12	212 Huckabee St	Mc Rae Helena	31055	Telfair County	Telfair County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 868-5661	18	0	45.0	100.0%	1 (5.6%)	12 (66.7%)	4 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Wheeler County High School	Public	9-12	50 Snowhill Rd	Alamo	30411	Wheeler County	Wheeler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 568-7166	254	21	12.0	65.7%	137 (53.9%)	92 (36.2%)	21 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	50.8	165^th of 452 public high schools	63.5%		46.5	206^th of 458 public high schools	55.0%	41	43.6	41.5	30.7	60.0	$15,276	$1,190	$14,087
Eastman Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	176 Freaman Graham Blvd	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-6910	34	7	4.8	91.2%	4 (11.8%)	24 (70.6%)	6 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
DAC (Dodge County Achievement Center)	Public	6-12	1400 Dr Martin Luther King Jr	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-4756	51	1	51.0	100.0%	22 (43.1%)	21 (41.2%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (11.8%)	5.4	436^th of 452 public high schools	3.5%					(n/a)	6.7	0.0		5.0
Dodge County High School	Public	9-12	350 Pearl Bates Ave	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-7711	809	56	14.4	96.3%	453 (56.0%)	269 (33.3%)	54 (6.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)	38.1	244^th of 452 public high schools	46.0%		38.4	249^th of 458 public high schools	45.6%	5	21.8	32.6	50.8	30.4	$11,703	$938	$10,765

Frequently Asked Questions about Telfair County High School

What is the racial makeup of Telfair County High School?

Students at Telfair County High School are 47% White, 38% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Telfair County High School in?

Telfair County

Is Telfair County High School a good school?

Telfair County High School ranks 228^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Telfair County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 388 students attended Telfair County High School.

What schools feed into Telfair County High School?

Telfair County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Telfair County Elementary
Middle : Telfair County Middle School

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.