Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education
About the School
- Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education in Albany, GA, offers co–educational alternative programs for grades 9 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- The school enrolls 45 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 3 full–time teachers.
- Approximately 93% of the student body represents students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Georgia for diversity.
- As a small alternative high school, Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education serves the Albany community with a focus on secondary education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education often compared to?
Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education is often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield-Windsor School, Sherwood Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education?
The application deadline for Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education is fA School For Children (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Emanuel Junior Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Birth Fellowship Christian Academy (3.3 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1534 E Broad Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-9823
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Christian
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students
109 Hedgerow Dr
Leesburg, GA 31763
(850) 294-2834
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
Christian
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
Christian
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
905 S County Line Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 888-7994
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2832 Ledo Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0173
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Baptist
1418 Old Pretoria Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 883-5677
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1534 E Broad Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-9823
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Christian
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students
109 Hedgerow Dr
Leesburg, GA 31763
(850) 294-2834
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
Christian
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Christian
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students
109 Hedgerow Dr
Leesburg, GA 31763
(850) 294-2834
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
905 S County Line Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 888-7994
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2832 Ledo Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0173
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
8557.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
8558.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
8558.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
8560.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
8561.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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