Serving 1,011 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rice Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,011 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice Creek School's student population of 1,011 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,011 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Rice Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Creek School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1929 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
59%
36%
White
12%
34%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Creek School's ranking?
Rice Creek School is ranked #1929 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rice Creek School often compared to?
Rice Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Godley Station School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rice Creek School?
1,011 students attend Rice Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rice Creek School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Creek School?
Rice Creek School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Creek School offer ?
Rice Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rice Creek School part of?
Rice Creek School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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