Tift County High School

Tift County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Blue Devil Way,  Tifton, GA
Tift County Schools
3.9
5.0
2,266 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kim Seigler
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
131
Full Time Teachers
131
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
36.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
544:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
40.2%
Black
35.4%
Hispanic
21.1%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 331 Students
University of Georgia 319 Students
Valdosta State University 298 Students
Georgia Southern University 207 Students
Georgia State University 196 Students
Mercer University 149 Students
Kennesaw State University 133 Students
Emory University 122 Students
Columbus State University 97 Students
Savannah State University 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 119 Students
Nursing 107 Students
Business 95 Students
Psychology 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 33 Students
Early Childhood Education 30 Students
Education 26 Students
Chemistry 25 Students
Criminology 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 314 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/5/2025
I mean it's pretty good for like a high school you will be fine enrolling here but there are SOME rude people but that's a given anywhere
4.0 Junior
12/10/2024
Best part of the school is the ability to give out the best with recourses they already have available for us. It is also beneficial that they also added new security measures to ensure more safety among the students. Sanitation is one of the weak points, especially the bathrooms. One thing I would like to see change is the amount of teachers, more teachers will greatly improve the flexibility of the classes and give us more options as students for different classes.
4.0 Sophomore
5/13/2024
Tift county highschool has been a pleasant experience my first two years of highschool. I feel the student body does a good job of achieving success everyday.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 other
7/10/2025
The school has excellent advanced courses and teachers that challenge their students to accomplish every goal they set. Most AP classes prepare students for college-level classes very well. The community is generally one of love and hospitality, but can be dividing at times due to demographics & pre...

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Tift County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tifton, GA and is served by the Tift County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,266 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Tift County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tiftarea Academy, Grace Baptist, New Beginning Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Tifton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tift County High School.

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