Summary:
The city of Sylvester, Georgia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The schools in this high-poverty district face significant challenges, with all schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide.
The standout schools in the district include Worth County High School, which has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking but maintains a relatively strong 4-year graduation rate of 83.6%. However, its test scores are generally below the state average. Worth County Middle School also ranks in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with test scores below the state average. The Worth County Achievement Center, an alternative high school, has a very low 4-year graduation rate of just 35.3%.
Across the Worth County School District, all schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Per-student spending ranges from $7,639 at Worth County Elementary School to $10,505 at the Worth County Achievement Center, suggesting potential funding disparities. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students of Sylvester.
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