Photo: Michael Rivera · Public domainTifton’s public schools outscore 52% of Georgia districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Tifton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Tifton runs at 95%, above the Georgia average (84%). 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.
Tifton’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 228 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tifton’s, its schools beat 58%, higher than their 52% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,931 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program (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 Tifton’s grade
B−: better than 52% of Georgia school districts, #128 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tifton, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Tifton · depends on your address
Eighth Street Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 883 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Northeast Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 733 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Tifton · depends on your address
Eighth Street Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 883 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Northeast Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 733 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Tifton · depends on your address
Eighth Street Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 883 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Northeast Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 733 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Tifton
Tift County High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,207 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Tifton
Tift County High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,207 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Tifton
Tift County High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,207 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Tifton’s public schools are run by Tift County School District, which also serves Omega and Ty Ty. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Tifton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Tifton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tifton | B− | Tift County |
Every school in Tifton
10 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 Tifton’s schools
Are Tifton’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Georgia: the public schools Tifton children attend outscore 52% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #128 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 58%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Tifton in?
Tift County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,471 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Tifton kids go to high school?
Tift County High School, with 2,207 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is Tifton’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Tift County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Tifton spend per student?
$13,931 in Tift County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Tifton?
Yes: Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program (religious, grades PK–K, 37 students).
Parents talk
What Tifton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Tifton → 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.