GAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Tift County High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Tifton, Georgia|Tift County

Tifton, GA 31794

School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,266
Student:Teacher
17.3:1
Locale
Town
District
Tift County
Econ. Disadvantaged
67.3%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
26%
22th percentile in GA
Math Proficiency
14%
12th percentile in GA
Graduation Rate
91%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
10 courses offered
176 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
183 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
310 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
298 test takers
Athletics
23 sports, 38 teams
675 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Worse than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
2,235
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
127.83
79% fully certified
Counselors
5.21
Psychologists
0.36000001
Social Workers
0.56999999
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,804
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,413
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,984
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 45%Local 34%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
31.7%
Below 150% poverty line
3.0%
Unemployment rate
16.8%
Uninsured residents
16.8%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
854
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
794
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
35%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
252 (32%)
Speech/Language Impairment
126 (16%)
Other Health Impairment
93 (12%)
Autism
89 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
81 (10%)
Emotional Disturbance
27 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,207
Current enrollment
Stable(-0% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Tift County High School

Enrollment at Tift County High School stands at 2,266 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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