Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Georgia Academy For The Blind ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia Academy For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Georgia Academy For The Blind's student population of 100 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Georgia Academy For The Blind ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgia Academy For The Blind is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2064 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
47%
36%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Academy For The Blind's ranking?
Georgia Academy For The Blind is ranked #2064 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia Academy For The Blind?
The graduation rate of Georgia Academy For The Blind is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Georgia Academy For The Blind?
100 students attend Georgia Academy For The Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Georgia Academy For The Blind students are Black, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgia Academy For The Blind?
Georgia Academy For The Blind has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia Academy For The Blind offer ?
Georgia Academy For The Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia Academy For The Blind part of?
Georgia Academy For The Blind is part of State Schools.
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