Brick Store · Photo: Mailsmc · CC BY-SA 3.0Social Circle’s public schools outscore 69% of Georgia districts
In Social Circle, 98% of each class finishes high school in four years, above the Georgia average (84%). The grade covers the public school district serving Social Circle, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Social Circle’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 180 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Social Circle’s, its schools beat 52%, lower than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 42% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,713 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Social Circle Elementary School, then Social Circle Middle School, then Social Circle High School. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Social Circle Christian School at FBC (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Social Circle’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Georgia school districts, #83 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Social Circle, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Social Circle
Social Circle Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 523 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Social Circle
Social Circle Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 523 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 523 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 523 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 436 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 436 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 436 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 444 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 444 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 444 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle High School
Grades 9–12 · 629 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle High School
Grades 9–12 · 629 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle High School
Grades 9–12 · 629 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Social Circle
Social Circle High School
Grades 9–12 · 629 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Social Circle’s public schools are run by Social Circle City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Social Circle vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Social Circle’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Social Circle | B+ | Social Circle City |
Every school in Social Circle
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Social Circle’s schools
Are Social Circle’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Social Circle children attend outscore 69% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #83 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Social Circle in?
Social Circle City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,032 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Social Circle kids go to high school?
Social Circle High School, with 629 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Social Circle’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Social Circle City School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Social Circle spend per student?
$15,713 in Social Circle City School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Social Circle?
Yes: Social Circle Christian School at FBC (religious, grades PK–12, 163 students).
Parents talk
What Social Circle families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Social Circle → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.