Public School Districts

  Savannah-
Chatham County District
Effingham County District Bryan County District
Total School Enrollment 35,246 11,553 7,564
Pre-K Enrollment 1,418 537 260
Elementary School Enrollment 17,750 5,003 3,440
Secondary School Enrollment 16,078 6,013 3,864
Spending per Student (Total) $11,449.07 $9,317.86 $9,057.97
Spending per Student (Instructional) $6,376.10 $5,571.01 $4,818.68
Student Per Teacher 15 13 13
# of Students Taking the ACT 516 146 89
Average ACT Score 17.4 21 19.6
# of Students Taking the SAT 1,006 370 259
Average SAT Score 1,332 1,427 1,490
Data reflects 2009-10 academic year. Georgia Department of Education, 2011

Georgia High School Graduation Test

% of Students Passing on First Attempt Savannah-
Chatham County District
Effingham County District Bryan County District
English/Lang. Arts 97% 93% 91%
Mathematics 90% 95% 95%
Social Studies 72% 86% 86%
Science 83% 91% 91%
Data reflects 2009-10 academic year. Georgia Department of Education, 2011
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Elementary and Middle School Specialty Programs

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools listed only

Name Specialties
Bartow Elementary Math, Technology and Design
Charles Ellis Montessori Academy Montessori Academy, Spanish, Writing
Esther F. Garrison Visual and Performing Arts
Heard Elementary Advanced Learning w/ Core Knowledge
Hodge Elementary Medical/Allied Health
Jacob G. Smith Core Knowledge
Largo-Tibet Elementary International Baccalaureate
Marshpoint International Baccalaureate
Bartlett Middle Center for Advanced Learning
Coastal Middle International Baccalaureate
Derenne Middle Medical/Allied Health
Hubert Middle Career and Technical
Southwest Middle International Baccalaureate
Thunderbolt Elementary Marine Biology
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, 2011

Career/Vocational Training

Savannah-Chatham County programs listed only

Program Description
Early College Program The curriculum is designed to provide high school students with an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and pursue up to two years of transferrable college credit towards a bachelor’s degree.
Savannah Corporate Academy Non-traditional, career development for students in grades 9-12. Students complete assignments using an integrated online and project based curriculum, while participating in career preparatory courses, college transition and community service projects.
Woodville-Tompkins Institute Non-traditional, grades 10-12, partnerships with community businesses in Architecture, Construction, and Transportation; Business and Computer Science; Engineering and Technology; Healthcare Science; Family and Consumer Science; Government and Public Safety; Marketing, Sales, and Services
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, 2011

High School Specialty/Career/Advanced Programs

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools programs listed only

Name Specialties
Beach High Medical & Allied Health, Business & Management
Groves High Maritime Sciences, Computer Science
Islands High Biological/Environmental Studies
Jenkins High Engineering & Technology, Business & Information
Johnson High International Baccalaureate, Business & Computer Science, Robotics
Savannah Arts Academy Visual and Performing Arts
Savannah High School of Law & Criminal Justice
Windsor Forest High International Baccalaureate
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, 2011