Stephens County High School

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Stephens County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
323 Indian Trl,  Toccoa, GA
Stephens County Schools
3.7
4.0
1,133 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Kersh
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
30.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
71.3%
Black
11.9%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
7.4%

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.
University of Georgia 210 Students
University of North Georgia 169 Students
Georgia Southern University 96 Students
Georgia State University 89 Students
Kennesaw State University 88 Students
North Georgia Technical College 88 Students
Piedmont University 74 Students
Toccoa Falls College 72 Students
Emory University 68 Students
Clemson University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Biology 61 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Business 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Early Childhood Education 28 Students
Elementary Education 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Veterinary Sciences 20 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 174 Reviews
3.0 Senior
8/31/2025
this school could be better by involving students' opinions in schooled decisions more. they could also give us more freedom.
5.0 Senior
8/1/2025
I have had the time of my life at this high school. The best parts have been the memories made with friends and all the wonderful extracurriculars I have had the privilege of being involved in. The worst part has been the fact I live out of town and have to drive 25 minutes to go to school, but going here truly makes the drive worth it.
5.0 Senior
3/25/2025
I want to swimming pool because ı like swimming and ı would like to join a swim team but there is not in the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
7/5/2018
The experience you have at this school is determined by the students role in any given situation. I have four daughters, my youngest is a senior going into the 2018 school year. At this particular school I’ve had great experiences and then not so good ones too. My overall rating for this school woul...
5.0 other
1/21/2012
It is an academically sound public school. The students and faculty enjoy a good working relationship.
5.0 student
9/1/2008
1.0 parent
4/28/2008

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Stephens County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Toccoa, GA and is served by the Stephens County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,133 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Stephens 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Georgia Mountains Christian Academy, Tallulah Falls School, Shepherds Hill Academy, and more. Learn more about what Toccoa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stephens County High School.

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