WORTH COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Worth County Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Worth County school district, located in Sylvester, GA with about 900 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, Worth County Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Worth County Primary School, located in Sylvester, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the district’s youngest learners. As a primary school, it typically focuses on early childhood development, catering to students in pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school is part of the Worth County School District and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth during these critical formative years.
The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future academic success by building a strong educational base in a nurturing setting. By utilizing the resources of the Worth County School District, the primary school integrates standard curriculum requirements with programs designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement. Families in the Sylvester area rely on the school not only for academic instruction but also as a community hub that prioritizes the holistic development and well-being of its young student population.
For more information, contact Worth County Primary School at (229) 776-8660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sylvester, GA 31791
(229) 776-8660
http://www.worth.k12.ga.us/wcps
WORTH COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sylvester, GA with about 900 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Worth County
- Total Students:
- 900
- Teachers:
- 59.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 900 students
- White
- 60.3%
- Black or African American
- 34.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.