Tift County High School

Tift County
1 Blue Devil Way
Tifton, GA 31794
2,273 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Tift County High School, located in Tifton, Georgia, serves as the primary public secondary school for Tift County. As the home of the "Blue Devils," the school is a central pillar of the Tifton community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts, and career-technical education pathways. The school is known for its large campus and its role in preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, military service, or the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the spirit of Tifton, with its sports teams—particularly football—acting as a major rallying point for local residents. The facility at Blue Devil Way reflects the district’s commitment to providing a modern educational environment, hosting various student organizations and community events. Overall, Tift County High School functions as the educational hub of the county, balancing a traditional academic focus with a strong emphasis on community identity and school pride.
2,273
Total Students
131.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    913 (40.2 %)
  • Black
    805 (35.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    479 (21.1 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    30 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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: Tift County
Phone: (229)387-2475
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 131.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,994
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 603
Grade 10 635
Grade 11 569
Grade 12 466
Gender Ratio