Tift County Schools & Education
Tift County, Georgia
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
40/100
Higher = better
Rating
Below Average
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,478
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
40/100
Higher = better
State avg 50/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#121
of 159 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Tift County
School Verdict
Tift County faces educational challenges with a school score of 40/100 and a graduation rate of 86.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,478 per pupil, Tift County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Tift County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Tift County, Georgia
A Unified Education Hub in South Georgia
Tift County operates a single school district that manages 11 public schools for 7,661 students. The infrastructure includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 central high school.
Steady Graduation Rates and Local Investment
The county's 86.0% graduation rate is slightly below the Georgia state average of 88.1%. Local investment remains competitive, as the $7,478 per-pupil expenditure slightly exceeds the state average of $7,405.
Focusing on the Tift County District
The Tift County district manages all 11 schools in the area with no charter schools currently available. This centralized model ensures all 7,661 students are served by a single administrative system.
Town-Centered Schools with a Large High School
Ten of the county's 11 schools are located in town settings, with Tift County High School serving a massive 2,273 students. While the average school size is 696, campuses like G. O. Bailey Elementary offer a smaller feel with 564 students.
Find a Home Near Tift County Schools
Families moving to Tift County can benefit from a unified district where the high school acts as a community centerpiece. Consider exploring homes near these town-based campuses for easy access to local education.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Tift County
Total Enrollment
7,661
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Tift County
Tift County
11 Public Schools in Tift County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School | Tift County | 9–12 | High | 2,273 |
| Eighth Street Middle School | Tift County | 6–8 | Middle | 958 |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 804 |
| Northeast Middle School | Tift County | 6–8 | Middle | 703 |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 564 |
| Len Lastinger Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 466 |
| Northside Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 451 |
| Matt Wilson Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 414 |
| Charles Spencer Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 393 |
| J. T. Reddick Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 321 |
| Omega Elementary School | Tift County | PK–5 | Primary | 314 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,478
State avg $7,405
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does Tift County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Tift County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tift County, Georgia?
Tift County operates a single school district that manages 11 public schools for 7,661 students. The infrastructure includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 central high school.
How do schools in Tift County perform academically?
The county's 86.0% graduation rate is slightly below the Georgia state average of 88.1%. Local investment remains competitive, as the $7,478 per-pupil expenditure slightly exceeds the state average of $7,405.
What are the major school districts in Tift County, Georgia?
The Tift County district manages all 11 schools in the area with no charter schools currently available. This centralized model ensures all 7,661 students are served by a single administrative system.
What is the school experience like in Tift County?
Ten of the county's 11 schools are located in town settings, with Tift County High School serving a massive 2,273 students. While the average school size is 696, campuses like G. O. Bailey Elementary offer a smaller feel with 564 students.
How can I find homes near good schools in Tift County, Georgia?
Families moving to Tift County can benefit from a unified district where the high school acts as a community centerpiece. Consider exploring homes near these town-based campuses for easy access to local education.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.