Screven County High School

Screven County
110 Halcyondale Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
609 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Screven County High School, located in Sylvania, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Screven County School District. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with various elective opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is home to the Gamecocks and maintains a strong focus on school spirit, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and local pride.

Beyond the classroom, Screven County High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement, including a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical student organizations. These activities are designed to help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and social responsibility. By blending academic rigor with diverse extracurricular offerings, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the unique needs and interests of its diverse student body while preparing them for future success in an evolving global landscape.
609
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    314 (51.6%)
  • White
    259 (42.5%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Screven County
Phone: (912)451-2300
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 356
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 99

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 181
Grade 10 158
Grade 11 142
Grade 12 128
Gender Ratio