Best Schools in Spence, GA
Spence, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,239 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Spence don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spence, GA
The top high schools in Spence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas County Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1517 Students
2. Cairo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spence, GA
The top middle schools in Spence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1714 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spence, GA
The top elementary schools in Spence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shiver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grady County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 478 Students
2. Cross Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 766 Students
3. Garrison-pilcher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 781 Students
4. Hand In Hand Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thomas County • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 709 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spence, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spence, GA has a total population of 836 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spence, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spence, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spence, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spence, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Spence, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spence, GA
How many schools are in Spence, GA?
Spence, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,239 students in total.
How do schools in Spence perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Spence score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Spence don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spence?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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