Worth County High School
School Overview
Worth County High School is a public school located in Sylvester, Georgia. It is a school in Worth County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 21% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 22% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 834 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 54 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 834 students are attending Worth County High School. By gender, there are 395 and 439 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Worth County High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 60 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| White | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Total | 60 | 31 | 29 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 54 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Worth County High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 88.9% of teachers are certified. 83.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 54 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 48 | 88.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 11.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 9.3% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 278 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,002 Households |
| Population | 20,332 |
| Male | 9,871 |
| Female | 10,623 |
| Child Population | 5,762 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,336 Units |
| Average House Value | $98,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $722 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.10% |
| Average Household Income | $45,398 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 81.57% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Worth County High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 52 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 125 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Worth County High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 48 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 125 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Worth County
In Worth County, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.