Top Rankings
State Specialty Schools I - Georgia Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 6,939 students in State Specialty Schools I - Georgia Connections Academy. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public School in State Specialty School I - Georgia Connections Academy have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
1 School
2,330 Schools
# Students
6,939 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
38:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
State Specialty Schools I - Georgia Connections Academy, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has increased from 45% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
68%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
41%
36%
% White
44%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,636 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,842
$14,305
Spending / Student
$4,636
$13,431
Best State Specialty Schools I - Georgia Connections Academy Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2763 Meadow Church Rd Ste 208
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Gr: PK-12 | 6,939 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to State Specialty Schools I - Georgia Connections Academy?
State Specialty Schools I - Georgia Connections Academy manages 1 public schools serving 6,939 students.
What is the rank of State Specialty Schools I - Connections Academy?
State Specialty Schools I - Connections Academy is ranked #99 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in State Specialty Schools I - Connections Academy?
44% of State Specialty Schools I - Connections Academy students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of State Specialty Schools I - Connections Academy?
State Specialty Schools I - Connections Academy has a student/teacher ratio of 38:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is State Specialty Schools I - Connections Academy's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $4,636 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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