Summary:
The city of Donalsonville, Georgia is home to two public schools - Seminole County Middle/High School and Seminole County Elementary School. Both schools serve a student population that faces significant economic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the middle/high school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 93.9%, the academic performance of both schools, as measured by statewide rankings and test scores, is generally below the state averages.
Seminole County Middle/High School serves grades 6-12 and has a student enrollment of 703. The school's statewide ranking and rating have been relatively low, ranking between 208-265 out of 429-458 Georgia high schools and receiving 2-3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with some exceptions like Algebra I. In contrast, Seminole County Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with 637 students, has a mixed performance on test scores compared to the state averages.
The challenges faced by these schools are further compounded by the relatively high student-teacher ratios and low spending per student, suggesting potential staffing and resource constraints. These factors, combined with the high poverty levels in the community, likely contribute to the underperformance of the schools in Donalsonville compared to the state as a whole. Addressing these issues will require significant interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students in this area.
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