Enrollment
809
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sylvester, GA
Worth County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Worth County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130585001409
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth County Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sylvester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Worth County Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, GA.
School address
District: Worth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130585001409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worth County Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worth County Primary School
Worth County Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sylvester, Georgia, enrolling 809 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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.
Enrollment of 809 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 346 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 809 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sylvester's public schools, it stands alongside Worth County Achievement Center (35 students): Worth County Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 35:1).
Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students) and Worth County Elementary School (696 students) alongside Worth County Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Worth County Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.3%
African American 35.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Worth County Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worth County, which includes Worth County Primary School.
$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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worth County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Achievement Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth County Primary School'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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~809 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Worth County Primary School
How many students attend Worth County Primary School?
Worth County Primary School has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sylvester, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth County Primary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Worth County Primary School?
100.0% of students at Worth County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Worth County Primary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Sylvester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth County Primary School?
Worth County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Worth County Primary School rank among public schools in Sylvester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School a good school?
Worth County Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Primary School, Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students), Worth County Elementary School (696 students), and Worth County Middle School (661 students). See the Worth County district page for the complete list.
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