Students in Georgia beat the national average on the SAT in 2016, but came in 36th in the nation, with a total of 69,922 students taking the test (old or new) at least once.
On the “old” SAT, Georgia’s class of 2016 recorded a mean composite score of 1459 – up nine points since 2015, when the mean score was 1450. Mean scores increased from 490 to 493 for critical reading, 485 to 490 for math, and 475 to 476 for writing.
Some students in Georgia’s class of 2016 took the redesigned SAT, which scores students in evidence-based reading and writing (ERW) and math. On the new SAT, Georgia students recorded a mean total score of 976 – outperforming the national mean of 972.
“I am pleased to see the hard work of Georgia’s teachers, students, parents, and partners in education paying off,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.
“This is just one measure of achievement, but it’s a signal that more students are prepared for the future, and that’s something to celebrate. As we continue to realign our focus and pursue policies that prepare children to learn, live, and lead in the future, I believe we’ll see continued increases in SAT scores and other indicators.”
In Gwinnett County, the average score was 1503; students at Gainesville High School averaged 1401.
Hall County high school test takers averaged a score of 1416.
You can see how every high school in the state performed by clicking here.
