Hawkinsville High School

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Hawkinsville High School ranks 234 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hawkinsville High School is a public high school serving 388 students in grades 9-12 in Hawkinsville, Georgia, which is part of the Pulaski County School District. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 96 out of 429 Georgia high schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 234 out of 458 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating).

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Perry High School and Veterans High School, both in the Houston County School District, Hawkinsville High School's graduation rates, test scores, and overall performance are generally lower. However, the school serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 72% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the rates at Perry High School (48%) and Veterans High School (30%).

Despite the challenges, Hawkinsville High School's spending per student is higher than some nearby schools, including DAC (Dodge County Achievement Center) and Perry High School. This suggests that the school may be working to address the needs of its student population, but more targeted strategies and support may be needed to improve academic performance and better serve the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

70 Red Devil Dr
Hawkinsville, GA 31036

(478) 783-7210

District: Pulaski County

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,631

Feeder schools for Hawkinsville High School:

Elementary:	Pulaski County Elementary School
Middle:	Pulaski County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

African American:

37.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawkinsville High School ranks worse than 51.1% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.53. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (37.9%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawkinsville High School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Hawkinsville High School employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawkinsville High School is $9,631.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hawkinsville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hawkinsville High School 234^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Hawkinsville High School in the ranking list.)

Pulaski County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County 123^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawkinsville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.49	179^th	335	46.6%
2007	43.17	225^th	358	37.2%
2008	48.38	208^th	370	43.8%
2009	41.41	252^nd	372	32.3%
2010	43.79	234^th	384	39.1%
2011	51.90	206^th	402	48.8%
2012	62.37	128^th	396	67.7%
2013	49.21	222^nd	425	47.8%
2014	40.11	270^th	425	36.5%
2015	31.88	281^st	435	35.4%
2016	24.84	326^th	426	23.5%
2017	23.57	314^th	420	25.2%
2018	24.45	321^st	428	25.0%
2019	33.38	271^st	438	38.1%
2021	59.84	112^th	410	72.7%
2022	65.27	96^th	429	77.6%
2023	53.22	152^nd	442	65.6%
2024	41.53	234^th	458	48.9%

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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 Hawkinsville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	590	590
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	872	872
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	881	881
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	923	923
1994	527	374	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	909
1995	287	235	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	531
1996	287	235	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	531
1997	254	225	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	486
1998	285	222	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1999	273	208	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
2000	271	177	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2001	273	167	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2002	247	183	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	437
2003	247	183	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	437
2004	257	196	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2005	259	197	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	5	468
2006	281	194	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	6	493
2007	254	216	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	7	491
2008	249	205	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	7	476
2009	247	206	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	5	475
2010	232	185	5	14	0	0	12	0	448
2011	200	145	4	16	0	0	10	0	375
2012	212	153	7	19	0	0	10	0	401
2013	200	154	7	20	0	2	11	0	394
2014	198	151	4	24	0	2	10	0	389
2015	199	137	6	20	0	1	13	0	376
2016	188	162	3	20	0	1	15	0	389
2017	184	157	4	23	0	1	13	0	382
2018	185	149	2	17	0	2	9	0	364
2019	190	141	3	21	1	1	8	0	365
2020	182	126	3	21	2	1	6	0	341
2021	179	123	4	23	2	1	8	0	340
2022	179	129	5	27	2	0	8	0	350
2023	189	144	5	40	2	0	8	0	388
2024	202	159	5	43	3	0	8	0	420

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 Hawkinsville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	590	37.0	15.9	33.7
1991	872	49.0	17.7	35
1992	881	53.0	16.6	8.7
1993	923	54.0	17.1	41.3
1994	909	60.0	15.2	21.8
1995	531	34.0	15.6	53.1
1996	531	34.0	15.6	53.1
1997	486	40.0	12.2	55.8
1998	511	31.3	16.3	52.3
1999	484	32.3	15.0	46.5
2000	453	28.0	16.2	42.2
2001	448	27.5	16.3	44.9
2002	437	29.3	14.9	45.3
2003	437	29.3	14.9	45.3
2004	459	29.0	15.8	49.2
2005	468	29.5	15.9	49.9
2006	493	33.0	14.9	47.2
2007	491	33.5	14.7	34.7
2008	476	31.0	15.4	52.5
2009	475	31.0	15.3	56.8
2010	448	28.0	16.0	62.1
2011	375	29.0	12.9	62.9
2012	401	29.0	13.8	56.6
2013	394	29.7	13.2	57.1
2014	389	26.8	14.5	64
2015	376	26.0	14.4	61.7
2016	389	25.0	15.5	67.6
2017	382	24.5	15.5	82.2
2018	364	25.7	14.1	82.1
2019	365	23.6	15.4	82.2
2020	341	24.9	13.6	82.1
2021	340	22.1	15.3	72.4
2022	350	22.8	15.3	n/a
2023	388	24.1	16.0	72.4
2024	420	23.8	17.6	56.2

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 Hawkinsville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	590	37.0	15.9	33.7
1991	872	49.0	17.7	35
1992	881	53.0	16.6	8.7
1993	923	54.0	17.1	41.3
1994	909	60.0	15.2	21.8
1995	531	34.0	15.6	53.1
1996	531	34.0	15.6	53.1
1997	486	40.0	12.2	55.8
1998	511	31.3	16.3	52.3
1999	484	32.3	15.0	46.5
2000	453	28.0	16.2	42.2
2001	448	27.5	16.3	44.9
2002	437	29.3	14.9	45.3
2003	437	29.3	14.9	45.3
2004	459	29.0	15.8	49.2
2005	468	29.5	15.9	49.9
2006	493	33.0	14.9	47.2
2007	491	33.5	14.7	34.7
2008	476	31.0	15.4	52.5
2009	475	31.0	15.3	56.8
2010	448	28.0	16.0	62.1
2011	375	29.0	12.9	62.9
2012	401	29.0	13.8	56.6
2013	394	29.7	13.2	57.1
2014	389	26.8	14.5	64
2015	376	26.0	14.4	61.7
2016	389	25.0	15.5	67.6
2017	382	24.5	15.5	82.2
2018	364	25.7	14.1	82.1
2019	365	23.6	15.4	82.2
2020	341	24.9	13.6	82.1
2021	340	22.1	15.3	72.4
2022	350	22.8	15.3	n/a
2023	388	24.1	16.0	72.4
2024	420	23.8	17.6	56.2

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 Hawkinsville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$409 (4.2%)	$9,320 (95.8%)	$9,730
2018	$472 (4.8%)	$9,359 (95.2%)	$9,830
2019	$456 (4.7%)	$9,175 (95.3%)	$9,631

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawkinsville High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 271^st of 438 High schools	Ranks 152^nd of 442 High schools	27.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Hawkinsville High School)	25.5	31.6	6.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pulaski County)	25.5	31.6	6.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hawkinsville High School)	65.2	35	30.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Pulaski County)	65.2	35	30.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Hawkinsville High School)	74.2	54.5	19.7%
End of Course Biology (Pulaski County)	74.2	54.5	19.7%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Hawkinsville High School)	27.5	40.3	12.8%
End of Course United States History (Pulaski County)	27.5	40.3	12.8%
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	365	388	6.3%
African American	141	144	2.1%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	21	40	90.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	190	189	0.5%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.2%	72.4%	9.8%

Schools Near Hawkinsville High 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)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawkinsville High School	Public	9-12	70 Red Devil Dr	Hawkinsville	31036	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	No	(478) 783-7210	420	24	17.6	56.2%	202 (48.1%)	159 (37.9%)	43 (10.2%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	41.5	234^th of 458 public high schools	48.9%		53.2	152^nd of 442 public high schools	65.6%	82	44.3	35.6	38.1	20.8					$9,631	$456	$9,175
Bleckley County High School	Public	9-12	1 Royal Dr	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-6258	680	44	15.3	55.1%	467 (68.7%)	166 (24.4%)	26 (3.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	64.6	108^th of 458 public high schools	76.4%		68.6	84^th of 442 public high schools	81.0%	24	51.6	53.2	51.8	40.4					$9,166	$727	$8,439
Bleckley County Success Academy	Public	6-12	140 Country Club Rd	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-1685	70	5	15.5	100.0%	34 (48.6%)	31 (44.3%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	8	430^th of 458 public high schools	6.1%		10.5	413^th of 442 public high schools	6.6%	17	3.7	4.0	3.8	17.4	16.7	11.1	5.6	5.6	$12,591	$1,740	$10,851
Veterans High School	Public	9-12	340 Piney Grove Rd	Kathleen	31047	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 218-7537	1,937	100	19.4	41.0%	1,012 (52.2%)	586 (30.3%)	178 (9.2%)	42 (2.2%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	109 (5.6%)	79.8	50^th of 458 public high schools	89.1%		66.7	93^rd of 442 public high schools	79.0%	43	58.7	56.7	67.8	55.3					$8,383	$372	$8,012
Dodge County High School	Public	9-12	350 Pearl Bates Ave	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-7711	820	54	15.2	60.7%	460 (56.1%)	274 (33.4%)	53 (6.5%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.2%)	38.4	249^th of 458 public high schools	45.6%		31.4	280^th of 442 public high schools	36.7%	31	31.5	21.9	39.6	37.6					$8,647	$767	$7,880
Perry High School	Public	9-12	1307 North Ave	Perry	31069	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 988-6298	1,584	83	18.9	55.9%	824 (52.0%)	547 (34.5%)	116 (7.3%)	15 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (5.1%)	63.6	114^th of 458 public high schools	75.1%		52.8	157^th of 442 public high schools	64.5%	43	50.6	56.4	52.1	19.5					$8,671	$362	$8,310
DAC (Dodge County Achievement Center)	Public	6-12	1400 Dr Martin Luther King Jr	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-4756	52	1	52.0	61.5%	25 (48.1%)	21 (40.4%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)									$8,107	$356	$7,751

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawkinsville High School

What schools feed into Hawkinsville High School?

Hawkinsville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pulaski County Elementary School
Middle : Pulaski County Middle School

How many students attend Hawkinsville High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Hawkinsville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hawkinsville High School?

Students at Hawkinsville High School are 48% White, 38% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Hawkinsville High School a good school?

Hawkinsville High School ranks 234^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Hawkinsville High School in?

Pulaski County

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