Best Public Schools in Hephzibah, GA


Summary:

The city of Hephzibah, Georgia is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance across the district, with the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics significantly outperforming the traditional public schools in the area.

While the Georgia School for Innovation and the Classics boasts high test scores and a strong graduation rate, the other schools in the Richmond County district struggle, with many students performing well below state averages on standardized tests. For example, only 9.6% of Hephzibah High School students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 42%.

The data also reveals that all of the Hephzibah schools have very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.84% to 98.01%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population. This suggests that the district faces significant challenges in supporting its students, and that a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach will be necessary to address the needs of this community and improve educational outcomes.








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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.





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