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Tattnall County Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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146 West Brazell Street
Reidsville, GA 30453
Tattnall County
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PH: (912) 557-4726
FAX: (912) 557-3036

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 3597 students
  • 7 schools

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 CRCT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 1

Reading
 93% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 87% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

Math
 80% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 2

Reading
 93% (2010)
 96% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 82% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

Math
 85% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 3

Reading
 96% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 93% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2010.

Social Studies
 83% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2010.

Science
 85% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 87% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2010.

Math
 77% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 90% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 83% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.

Social Studies
 71% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2010.

Science
 81% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 85% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2010.

Math
 72% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 57% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 79% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2010.

Social Studies
 62% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.

Science
 77% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 56% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 89% (2010)
 85% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 56% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 68% (2008)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

Social Studies
 71% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

Science
 73% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 90% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 68% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 89% (2010)
 91% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.

Social Studies
 58% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.

Science
 78% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 88% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 83% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.

Social Studies
 72% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 49% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.

Science
 69% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 55% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 91% (2010)
 95% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 69% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 77% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8, in science in grades 3 through 8, and in social studies in grades 3 through 5 and 8.
  • The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 GHSGT Results

 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 64% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2010.

Science
 85% (2010)
 82% (2009)
 85% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 85% (2010)
 83% (2009)
 84% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2010.

Math
 91% (2010)
 94% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

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 GHSWT Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Writing
 87% (2010)
 85% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1212
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Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Bachelor's degree40%40%
Master's degree45%44%
Specialist's degree14%14%
Doctorate degree<1%1%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1514
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic54%46%
Black, not Hispanic26%38%
Hispanic16%10%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified2%n/a
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged64%50%
Students with disabilities13%12%
Limited English proficient5%5%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,784$9,089
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%64%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration9%10%
Other expenditures17%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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