Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Performance Learning Center 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
83%
36%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)8%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Performance Learning Center is 8%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Performance Learning Center?
330 students attend Performance Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Performance Learning Center students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Performance Learning Center?
Performance Learning Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Performance Learning Center offer ?
Performance Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Performance Learning Center part of?
Performance Learning Center is part of Richmond County School District.
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