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Enrollment
809
Elementary
DISTRICT 753 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WORTH COUNTY·NCES 130585001409
Worth County Primary School
1304 N Isabella St, Sylvester, GA 31791 · (229) 776-8660 · Worth County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL809 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
60 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
809 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 74%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 146 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 200 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 246 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 217 | 27% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · 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
Students here typically continue to
Worth County Primary School→Worth County Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Worth County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Worth County Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County Primary School this school | 809 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Cross Creek Elementary School Thomasville | 809 | 100.0% | 43.1% |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School Thomasville | 811 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Telfair County Elementary Mc Rae Helena | 793 | 100.0% | 32.9% |
| Irwin County Elementary School Ocilla | 760 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
| Lamar County Primary School Barnesville | 746 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Georgia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Worth County Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 809 | #222 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #674 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.5% | #466 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #446 of 1,312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.1% | #529 of 854 |
Ranked against other public elementary 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
809
-51 (-6%) vs 2020
-13% since 2000-01, when it was 927
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 15.1:1
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 | 809 | 60 | 13.5:1 | 100% (809) |
| 2023-24 | 859 | 59.8 | 14.4:1 | 92% (787) |
| 2022-23 | 866 | 58 | 14.9:1 | 100% (866) |
| 2020-21 | 860 | 57 | 15.1:1 | 100% (860) |
| 2017-18 | 900 | 59.4 | 15.2:1 | 93% (834) |
| 2015-16 | 986 | 62 | 15.9:1 | 93% (913) |
| 2010-11 | 891 | 62 | 14.4:1 | 72% (643) |
| 2000-01 | 927 | 69 | 13.4:1 | 65% (599) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Worth County Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (900 to 809); teachers up 1% (59.4 to 60).
About Worth County Primary School
Worth County Primary School is a public elementary school run by Worth County in Sylvester, Georgia. A total of 809 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in Georgia is about 605 students, so this school is 34% above average.
Worth County Primary School is part of a district of 5 schools: Worth County, with 3,057 students.
Worth County Primary School's enrollment is 51% White. Next come 35% Black, 7% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. That compares with about 66% White among all Worth County residents. By the diversity index, Worth County Primary School comes in at 61%.
Worth County Primary School operates with 60 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 13.5:1. Elementary schools in Georgia average about 13.3:1, a similar figure. About 100% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
In Worth County (population about 20,451), median household income is about $58,694, roughly 12% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Worth County Primary School is one of 5 public schools in Worth County, which together enroll about 3,057 students.
The closest public school, Worth County Middle School, is about 0.2 miles from Worth County Primary School. Around the school, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Worth County Primary School went from 860 students to 809. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.1:1 to 13.5:1.
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Worth County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,451
Census ACS
Median income
$58,694
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
3,057 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Worth County
- Worth County High SchoolHigh · 856 students
- Worth County Elementary SchoolElementary · 696 students
- Worth County Middle SchoolMiddle · 661 students
- Worth County Achievement CenterHigh · 35 students
Other schools in Sylvester
- Worth County High SchoolHigh · 856 students
- Worth County Elementary SchoolElementary · 696 students
- Worth County Middle SchoolMiddle · 661 students
- Worth County Achievement CenterHigh · 35 students
Nearby schools
- Worth County Middle School0.2 mi · 661
- Worth County Achievement Center0.3 mi · 35
- Worth County High School0.4 mi · 856
- Worth County Elementary School0.4 mi · 696
- International Studies Elementary Charter School15.5 mi · 470
- Dougherty Comprehensive High School15.7 mi · 1,191
Frequently asked questions
About Worth County Primary SchoolHow large is Worth County Primary School?
Worth County Primary School enrolls approximately 809 students in grades PK-02.
Is Worth County Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Worth County Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Worth County Primary School?
Approximately 13.5:1 students per teacher at Worth County Primary School.
What is the student diversity at Worth County Primary School?
Student demographics at Worth County Primary School are roughly 51% White, 6% Hispanic, 35% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Worth County Primary School in?
Worth County Primary School is part of Worth County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.