Georgia’s Literacy Statistics
Low literacy is a national crisis that affects all of us. That’s why it’s so important to understand the issues and confront the facts head on. Only then can we stand together to work towards systemic change. Below are Georgia’s facts.
2023 Deloitte Report
2023 Deloitte Report
2017 Deloitte Report
2024 State Milestones
2022 NAEP
2022 NAEP
Student Literacy | 2024 State Milestones
Since the pandemic (2020), the percentage of third graders reading proficiently has increased by just 2 percent.
Only 38 percent of Georgia’s third graders can read proficiently.
Student Literacy | 2024 State Milestones
Over half of Georgia’s eighth graders are still not reading proficiently.
Sources: 2017 and 2023 Deloitte Studies, Proliteracy, 2022 NAEP, 2024 Georgia Milestones
Action Needed
We all have a role in literacy improvements. Keep apprised of Georgia’s literacy outcomes by going to Georgia School Grades. Engage your community organizations and leaders in literacy collaboratives that work toward meeting reading goals. Find resources to assist in these activities. Together, we can turn the page to a brighter future!