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Tift County

Georgia · Public School District
11
Schools
7,661
Students
$13,478
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tift County is a public school district in Georgia serving 7,661 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,478 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eighth Street Middle School06–08958
Northeast Middle School06–08703
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Tift County High School09–122,273
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,478Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
30%
State
47.6%
Local (property tax)
30.1%
Federal
22.3%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
7,661
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tift County?
Tift County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 7,661 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tift County?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tift County spend per student?
Tift County spends $13,478 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tift County?
100% of students in Tift County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tift County?
No, Tift County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tift County serve?
Tift County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tift County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tift County is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.