Brooks County

The Brooks County school district in Georgia consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with North Brooks Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school, while the Delta Innovative School alternative high school lags significantly behind.

North Brooks Elementary School excels in state assessments, with 46.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 28.6% for the county and 48.1% statewide. In contrast, Delta Innovative School has the lowest performance, with only 6.2% of students proficient or better in American Literature, well below the county and state averages. Brooks County High School stands out with the highest graduation rate at 98.1%, significantly above the county and state levels.

Across the district, the schools face significant challenges, with all schools having very high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student population. Spending per student also varies widely, with the alternative high school receiving the least funding. While student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the overall academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is a major concern, with most schools performing well below state averages, especially in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math.