Worth County Schools & Education
Worth County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,124
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
11/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#156
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Worth County
Measured School Summary
Worth County faces educational challenges with a school score of 11/100 and a graduation rate of 75.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,124 per pupil, Worth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 79% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Worth County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
11/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #156 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
13.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,124
$1,281 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Worth County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Worth County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Worth County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#156
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 39 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Worth County
Elementary to high school visible
3,118 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Worth County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Worth County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Worth County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Five Schools Serving Worth County
Worth County operates five public schools: two elementary, one middle, and two high schools. A single district manages the enrollment of 3,118 students. The system is designed to provide comprehensive coverage from primary grades through graduation.
A Unified Public School District
The Worth County district is the sole educational provider for the county's 3,118 students. No charter schools exist in the area, keeping the community's focus on its core public campuses. The district manages both traditional schools and a specialized achievement center.
Town and Rural School Varieties
The locale mix includes three town-based schools and two rural campuses. Worth County Primary is the largest school with 866 students, while the Worth County Achievement Center is the smallest with only 21. The average school size is 624, reflecting a medium-sized district feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Worth County
Reported Enrollment
3,118
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Worth County
Worth County
5 Public Schools in Worth County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County Primary School | Record | Worth County | Sylvester, 31791Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 866 |
| Worth County High School | Record | Worth County | Sylvester, 31791Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 863 |
| Worth County Middle School | Record | Worth County | Sylvester, 31791Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 686 |
| Worth County Elementary School | Record | Worth County | Sylvester, 31791Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 682 |
| Worth County Achievement Center | Record | Worth County | Sylvester, 31791Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 21 |
Worth County Primary School
Worth County
Sylvester, 31791 / Town: Distant
Worth County Elementary School
Worth County
Sylvester, 31791 / Rural: Fringe
Worth County Achievement Center
Worth County
Sylvester, 31791 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,124
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Worth County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Worth County, Georgia?
Worth County operates five public schools: two elementary, one middle, and two high schools. A single district manages the enrollment of 3,118 students. The system is designed to provide comprehensive coverage from primary grades through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Worth County, Georgia?
The Worth County district is the sole educational provider for the county's 3,118 students. No charter schools exist in the area, keeping the community's focus on its core public campuses. The district manages both traditional schools and a specialized achievement center.
What is the school experience like in Worth County?
The locale mix includes three town-based schools and two rural campuses. Worth County Primary is the largest school with 866 students, while the Worth County Achievement Center is the smallest with only 21. The average school size is 624, reflecting a medium-sized district feel.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.