TERRELL HIGH SCHOOL
Terrell High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Terrell County school district, located in Dawson, GA with about 370 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Terrell High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Terrell High School, located at 201 Greenwave Blvd in Dawson, Georgia, serves as a primary educational institution for the Terrell County School District. As the home of the "Greenwave," the school is central to the local community, focusing on providing secondary education that prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, including college and career readiness. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student participation in both extracurricular activities and school spirit.
The institution operates under the broader mission of the Terrell County School System, which prioritizes student achievement, effective instruction, and the development of responsible citizens. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and athletic programs. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational goals, Terrell High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools to succeed in a competitive global landscape.
For more information, contact Terrell High School at (229) 995-2544 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
http://www.terrell.k12.ga.us
TERRELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dawson, GA with about 370 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Terrell County
- Total Students:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 21.5
- 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 370 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TERRELL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.4%
- White
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- 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.