Public schools in Tifton, GA
10 open public schools with an address in Tifton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,157
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Tifton public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Tifton, GA: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,157 students, an average of 716 per school. The largest campus is Tift County High School (2,207 students), and the largest elementary school is Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785).
Every listed school belongs to Tift County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 97% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Tifton
Elementary schools in Tifton
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School Tift County | PK–05 | 785 | 16:1 | |
| Charles Spencer Elementary School Tift County | PK–05 | 428 | 13.6:1 | |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School Tift County | PK–05 | 531 | 15.2:1 | |
| J. T. Reddick Elementary School Tift County | PK–05 | 339 | 14.4:1 | |
| Len Lastinger Elementary School Tift County | PK–05 | 448 | 14:1 | |
| Matt Wilson Elementary School Tift County | PK–05 | 398 | 13.7:1 | |
| Northside Elementary School Tift County | PK–05 | 405 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Tifton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth Street Middle School Tift County | 06–08 | 883 | 13.9:1 | |
| Northeast Middle School Tift County | 06–08 | 733 | 12.3:1 |
High schools in Tifton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School Tift County | 09–12 | 2,207 | 17.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.6%
- Hispanic19.5%
- Black37.7%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Tifton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,157 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tifton
How many public schools are in Tifton, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Tifton: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,157 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tifton?
All listed public schools with an address in Tifton belong to Tift County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Tifton?
Tift County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tifton, with 2,207 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tifton?
No school with an address in Tifton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tifton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tifton public schools is 14:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Tifton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities