Social Circle High School is a public school facility serving grades 9-12. It operates under the Social Circle City School District, within the city of Social Circle, in the extreme southern portion of Walton County, Georgia, United States. Its current principal is Tim Armstrong.
Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, Social Circle High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Social Circle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Social Circle High School's student population of 629 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Social Circle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Social Circle High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
21%
36%
White
69%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redskin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Circle High School's ranking?
Social Circle High School is ranked #1108 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Social Circle High School often compared to?
Social Circle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Social Circle High School?
The graduation rate of Social Circle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Social Circle High School?
629 students attend Social Circle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Social Circle High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Social Circle High School?
Social Circle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Social Circle High School offer ?
Social Circle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Social Circle High School part of?
Social Circle High School is part of Social Circle City School District.
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