Serving 982 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 982 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics's student population of 982 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
982 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
10%
36%
White
78%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics's ranking?
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics is ranked #635 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics often compared to?
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classicsis often viewed alongside schools like Hephzibah Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics?
The graduation rate of Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics is 80-89%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics?
982 students attend Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics?
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics offer ?
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics part of?
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics is part of State Specialty Schools I- Georgia School For Innovation And School District.
In what neighborhood is Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics located?
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics is located in the Farmers Bridge neighborhood of Hephzibah, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Farmers Bridge.
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