Georgia School for the Deaf is a public residential school for the deaf. GSD provides comprehensive education and services to deaf and hard-of-hearing students between the ages of three and twenty-two.
Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Georgia School For The Deaf 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgia School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Georgia School For The Deaf's student population of 62 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1846
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Georgia School For The Deaf 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 Georgia School For The Deaf is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2129 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
35%
36%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gsd Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia School For The Deaf's ranking?
Georgia School For The Deaf is ranked #2129 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Georgia School For The Deaf?
62 students attend Georgia School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Georgia School For The Deaf students are Black, 35% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Georgia School For The Deaf?
Georgia School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgia School For The Deaf offer ?
Georgia School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Georgia School For The Deaf part of?
Georgia School For The Deaf is part of State Schools School District.
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