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Worth County

Georgia · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Worth County's 5 public schools is roughly 3,057 students, an average of about 611 per campus. Worth County Public Schools runs the largest share. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Worth County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,057
-214 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 60%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
35%
was 34%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
3,057
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,694
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,505 students
Middle
1
661 students
High
2
891 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Worth County Public Schools
3,057 students · 1 district in Worth County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Worth County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
66%
Hispanic
2%
Black
25%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
54%
Hispanic
5%
Black
35%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.2% under 18

Test scores in Worth County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Worth County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Worth County High SchoolSylvesterHigh09-12856·
Worth County Primary SchoolSylvesterElementaryPK-02809·
Worth County Elementary SchoolSylvesterElementary03-05696·
Worth County Middle SchoolSylvesterMiddle06-08661·
Worth County Achievement CenterSylvesterHigh06-1235·

Cities in Worth County

Sylvester5 schools

About Worth County

Worth County is a low-population county of about 20,451 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 3,057 students across 5 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $58,694, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Worth County covers 2 elementary schools (1,505 students), 1 middle school (661), and 2 high schools (891).

Worth County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,057 students across Worth County.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 7%: 3,271 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,057 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 60% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Worth County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Worth County?
Worth County, Georgia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,057 students.
How many high schools are in Worth County?
Worth County, Georgia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 891 students.
How many middle schools are in Worth County?
Worth County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 661 students.
How many elementary schools are in Worth County?
Worth County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,505 students.
What is the largest school district in Worth County?
Worth County Public Schools is the largest school district in Worth County, serving approximately 3,057 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Worth County?
Worth County, Georgia has a population of approximately 20,451, with a median age of 42. About 22.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Worth County?
Median household income in Worth County is $58,694, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Worth County?
Approximately 11.7% of adults 25 and older in Worth County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Worth County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 97.0% of students in Worth County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worth County schools?
Across Worth County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data