Delta Innovative School

Summary:

Delta Innovative School is a public high school located in Quitman, Georgia, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 88 students. The school is part of the Brooks County School District, which is ranked 184 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Delta Innovative School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 406 and 447 out of 410 to 458 high schools over the past several years.

The data reveals a stark contrast between Delta Innovative School and the nearby Lowndes High School, which is a high-performing school in the Lowndes County School District. Lowndes High School consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Georgia, with significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower free and reduced lunch rates compared to Delta Innovative School. In contrast, Delta Innovative School has had relatively low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 67.9% to 84.6% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the 98.1% graduation rate at the nearby Brooks County High School. Additionally, Delta Innovative School's students have consistently underperformed on the Georgia Milestones assessments compared to the state and county averages.

The combination of low funding, high poverty rates, and low academic achievement at Delta Innovative School suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The low spending per student, ranging from $4,855 to $4,005 over the past two years, and the extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.59% to 98.92%, indicate that the school likely serves a disadvantaged student population, which may require additional resources and support to improve academic outcomes. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11 to 12.9 over the past three years, could be leveraged to provide more personalized attention and support for students, presenting opportunities for improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1081 Barwick Rd
Quitman, GA 31643

(229) 588-2351

District: Brooks County

SchoolDigger Rank:
447^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,855

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 111

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.9%

White:

34.2%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delta Innovative School ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.19. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Delta Innovative School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55.9%), White (34.2%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delta Innovative School is 17. (See more...)

Compare Delta Innovative School employs 6.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delta Innovative School is $4,855.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Delta Innovative School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Delta Innovative School 447^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Delta Innovative School in the ranking list.)

Brooks County:

SchoolDigger ranks Brooks County 184^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Delta Innovative School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	4.49	432^nd	438	1.4%
2021	7.34	406^th	410	1.0%
2022	5.02	427^th	429	0.5%
2023	8.70	418^th	442	5.4%
2024	5.19	447^th	458	2.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delta Innovative School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2018	22	73	6	4	105
2019	26	68	5	4	103
2020	28	89	6	2	125
2021	17	71	4	1	93
2022	30	51	7	7	95
2023	25	51	9	3	88
2024	38	62	7	4	111

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delta Innovative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	105	4.5	23.3	99
2019	103	5.0	20.6	99
2020	125	5.6	22.3	99.2
2021	93	7.2	12.9	98.9
2022	95	8.4	11.3	n/a
2023	88	8.0	11.0	96.6
2024	111	6.5	17.0	92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delta Innovative School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	105	4.5	23.3	99
2019	103	5.0	20.6	99
2020	125	5.6	22.3	99.2
2021	93	7.2	12.9	98.9
2022	95	8.4	11.3	n/a
2023	88	8.0	11.0	96.6
2024	111	6.5	17.0	92.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delta Innovative School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$442 (11.0%)	$3,563 (89.0%)	$4,005
2019	$1,058 (21.8%)	$3,797 (78.2%)	$4,855

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delta Innovative School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 432^nd of 438 High schools	Ranks 418^th of 442 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Delta Innovative School)	3.3	13.5	10.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Brooks County)	24.1	18.8	5.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Delta Innovative School)	1.8	0	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Brooks County)	17.3	6.3	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Delta Innovative School)	0	6.7	6.7%
End of Course Biology (Brooks County)	27.5	20.3	7.2%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Delta Innovative School)	2.6	6.1	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Brooks County)	17.5	16	1.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	88	14.6%
African American	68	51	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	26	25	3.8%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	96.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Delta Innovative School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delta Innovative School	Public	6-12	1081 Barwick Rd	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2351	111	7	17.0	92.8%	38 (34.2%)	62 (55.9%)	7 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	5.2	447^th of 458 public high schools	2.4%		8.7	418^th of 442 public high schools	5.4%	29	6.2	0.0	5.3	1.8	$4,855	$1,058	$3,797
Brooks County High School	Public	6-12	1801 Moultrie Hwy	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2341	550	39	14.1	77.8%	147 (26.7%)	303 (55.1%)	80 (14.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)	26.1	321^st of 458 public high schools	29.9%		17	365^th of 442 public high schools	17.4%	44	23.0	19.6	36.0	30.2	$13,396	$1,637	$11,759
Lowndes High School	Public	9-12	1606 Norman Dr	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 245-2260	3,210	182	17.6	49.6%	1,831 (57.0%)	776 (24.2%)	380 (11.8%)	46 (1.4%)	7 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	164 (5.1%)	80.7	47^th of 458 public high schools	89.7%		85.7	28^th of 442 public high schools	93.7%	19	55.8	60.3	67.4	67.5	$7,986	$162	$7,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Delta Innovative School

What is the racial makeup of Delta Innovative School?

Students at Delta Innovative School are 56% African American, 34% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Delta Innovative School in?

Brooks County

How many students attend Delta Innovative School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended Delta Innovative School.

Is Delta Innovative School a good school?

Delta Innovative School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Georgia high schools.

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