Serving 1,469 students in grades 9-12, Groves High School 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Groves High School's student population of 1,469 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Groves High School 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 Groves High School is 0.56, 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
#2114 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
61%
36%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groves High School's ranking?
Groves High School is ranked #2114 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Groves High School often compared to?
Groves High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beach High School, Islands High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Groves High School?
The graduation rate of Groves High School is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Groves High School?
1,469 students attend Groves High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Groves High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Groves High School?
Groves High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Groves High School offer ?
Groves High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Groves High School part of?
Groves High School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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