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Telfair County High School

Telfair County · Telfair County · 458 S Third Ave, Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055.0

(229)868-6096

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5/10
#204
Rank 204 out of 384
Top 53%
English Language Arts3/10 · #276 · 30th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #198 · 49th percentile
Science8/10 · #99 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Telfair County High School sits in the small, tight-knit community of McRae-Helena in rural south Georgia, where Friday night football and a strong sense of local pride are woven into everyday life. The school stands out for its notably strong science program, which punches well above the state average and gives students a real foundation for careers in healthcare, agriculture, and the natural sciences — fields that matter deeply in this part of Georgia. Families who value a close school community where students aren't just a number, and who appreciate the slower pace and affordability of small-town rural life, will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

91 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
46 (51%)
African American
32 (35%)
Other
13 (14%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged91 (100%)
Students with Disabilities11 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

762
Enrollment
28.87
Teachers (FTE)
26.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.28
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

93.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
4.2%
AP Participation
of students
17
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #298 · 23rd percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found