Enrollment
35
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylvester, GA
Worth County Achievement Center
Federal NCES profile for Worth County Achievement Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130585004231
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth County Achievement Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Sylvester · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Worth County Achievement Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Achievement Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, GA.
School address
District: Worth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130585004231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+143% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worth County Achievement Center compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worth County Achievement Center
Worth County Achievement Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Sylvester, Georgia, enrolling 35 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 143% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Georgia schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (43%) (diversity index 52/100).
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 28 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 35 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sylvester's public schools, it stands alongside Worth County Primary School (809 students): Worth County Achievement Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (35:1 vs 13.9:1).
Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students) and Worth County Primary School (809 students) alongside Worth County Achievement Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Worth County Achievement Center compares
Worth County Achievement Center on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35:1 | ▲ 143% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35:1
students per teacher
- 143% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 80.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Worth County Achievement Center is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worth County, which includes Worth County Achievement Center.
$11,594
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 46.4%
Federal 25.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Worth County Achievement Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worth County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worth County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worth County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth County Achievement Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Sylvester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~35 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Worth County Achievement Center
How many students attend Worth County Achievement Center?
Worth County Achievement Center has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylvester, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth County Achievement Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth County Achievement Center is 35:1, which is 143% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worth County Achievement Center?
100.0% of students at Worth County Achievement Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth County Achievement Center?
The largest demographic group at Worth County Achievement Center is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Sylvester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth County Achievement Center?
Worth County Achievement Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Worth County Achievement Center rank among public schools in Sylvester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Achievement Center ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sylvester on the city page.
Is Worth County Achievement Center a good school?
Worth County Achievement Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Worth County?
Besides Worth County Achievement Center, Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students), Worth County Primary School (809 students), and Worth County Elementary School (696 students). See the Worth County district page for the complete list.
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