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Enrollment
483
High
DISTRICT 537 · STATE 1,120
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IRWIN COUNTY·NCES 130291001246
Irwin County High School
149 Chieftain Cir, Ocilla, GA 31774 · (229) 468-9421 · Irwin County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL483 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 64% of Georgia public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Georgia public high schools
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
37 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 74%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 120 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 121 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 114 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 128 | 27% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Irwin County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
Georgia Milestones 2024-25 . % Proficient or DistinguishedMath
50.0%
GA avg 44.6% . +15.7pp since 2021
What this means: On the Georgia Milestones, Georgia's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Georgia average is about 45 of 100. Math scores are up about 16 points since 2021.
Georgia Milestones results by year
| School year | Math |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.0% |
| 2023-24 | 45.8% |
| 2022-23 | 33.0% |
| 2021-22 | 34.3% |
% Proficient or Distinguished, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Georgia Milestones. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Irwin County High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #127 of 417 ▲ 27 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 483 | #358 of 480 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #50 of 413 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.3% | #180 of 413 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.8% | #215 of 226 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
483
+10 (+2%) vs 2020
+14% since 1990-91, when it was 422
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 13.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 483 | 37.1 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 502 | 37.9 | 13.3:1 | 61% (306) |
| 2022-23 | 480 | 37.9 | 12.7:1 | 67% (323) |
| 2020-21 | 473 | 34 | 13.9:1 | 67% (318) |
| 2017-18 | 479 | 36.6 | 13.1:1 | 76% (365) |
| 2015-16 | 456 | 35 | 13.0:1 | 56% (255) |
| 2010-11 | 425 | 34 | 12.5:1 | 65% (278) |
| 2000-01 | 546 | 40 | 13.7:1 | 64% (350) |
| 1990-91 | 422 | 34 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Irwin County High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (479 to 483); teachers up 1% (36.6 to 37.1).
About Irwin County High School
Irwin County High School is a small high school with an address in Ocilla, Georgia. Its 483 students are spread across grades 9 through 12. The typical figure for high schools in Georgia is about 1,120 students.
Irwin County, which runs Irwin County High School, has 3 schools and 1,610 students.
Roughly 54% of students at Irwin County High School are White. Other groups include 35% Black, 7% Hispanic, and 3% multiracial. By comparison, Irwin County residents are about 69% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 57% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teacher staffing is 37.1 full-time equivalents, or about 13.0 students per teacher. This ratio sits 2.1 below the 15.2:1 average for high schools in Georgia.
The allk12 Grade for Irwin County High School is B. Compared with Georgia public high schools, the school scored higher than 64% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Irwin County show that the median household income is $51,384, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 15%, and roughly 20% of residents are in poverty. Besides Irwin County High School, Irwin County has 2 other public schools.
The closest public school, Irwin County Middle School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Irwin County High School. Other public schools within five miles: 2.
In the federal locale system, Irwin County High School is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 473 in 2020-21 and 483 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Irwin County High School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Irwin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,285
Census ACS
Median income
$51,384
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
1,610 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Irwin County
- Irwin County Elementary SchoolElementary · 760 students
- Irwin County Middle SchoolMiddle · 367 students
Other schools in Ocilla
- Irwin County Elementary SchoolElementary · 760 students
- Irwin County Middle SchoolMiddle · 367 students
Nearby schools
- Irwin County Middle School0.0 mi · 367
- Irwin County Elementary School0.4 mi · 760
- Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy6.6 mi · 870
- Hurricane Transition Academy9.2 mi · 79
- Ben Hill Elementary School11.4 mi · 552
- Ben Hill County Middle School12.7 mi · 594
Frequently asked questions
About Irwin County High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Irwin County High School?
Irwin County High School enrolls approximately 483 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Irwin County High School serve?
Irwin County High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin County High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Irwin County High School is approximately 13.0:1 (37 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Irwin County High School?
Irwin County High School reports a student body of 54% White, 7% Hispanic, 35% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Irwin County High School public or private?
Irwin County High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Irwin County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.