Top Rankings
State Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 273 students in State Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in State Schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
273 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
State Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 30% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Graduation Rate
30%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
23%
20%
% Black
44%
36%
% White
28%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Best State Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to State Schools?
State Schools manages 3 public schools serving 273 students.
What is the rank of State Schools?
State Schools is ranked #218 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in State Schools?
44% of State Schools students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of State Schools?
State Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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