Fullington Academy
Tel:
(229) 645-3383
Fullington Academy is located in Pinehurst, Georgia, on highway 41 South.
This small town, with a population of a few hundred, hosts the only private academy in Dooly County.
Fullington has educated students for over 35 years and it continues to provide exceptional educational opportunities for its students.
Its exceptionality is attested by the rigorous standards with which it must comply in order to continue as an academic facility.
The Georgia Independent School Association (G.I.S.A.) governs academics and athletics.
The G.I.S.A. is the governing body for over one hundred and thirty schools all over the state of Georgia including Fullington Academy. Fullington is accredited with the Georgia Accrediting Commission and undergoes evaluation to hold its status every five years. However, the school is reviewed every year.
The school began operations as Fullington Academy in the fall of 1970.
There were only two buildings on the campus. The primary building and the high school building were used to educate students in the first through twelfth grades.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 261 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Fullington Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) Georgia Accrediting Commission |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 261 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 15% |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Kristi Greer |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Riflery, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Riflery, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Beta Club-Junior and Senior, Chick-fil-A Leadership Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Farmers of America, History Bowl, Quiz Bowl Team Arts and Music Programs: Drama Team, Fine Arts Competitions, Glee Club (Chorus), Literary Meet |
School Notes
- Fullington Academy is located in Pinehurst, Georgia, on highway 41 South. This small town, with a population of a few hundred, hosts the only private academy in Dooly County. Fullington has educated students for over 30 years and it continues to provide exceptional educational opportunities for its students. Its exceptionality is attested by the rigorous standards with which it must comply in order to continue as an academic facility. The Georgia Independent School Association (G.I.S.A.) governs academics and athletics. The G.I.S.A. is the governing body for over one hundred and thirty schools all over the state of Georgia including Fullington Academy. Fullington is accredited with the Georgia Accrediting Commission and undergoes evaluation to hold its status every five years. However, the school is reviewed every year. The school began operations as Fullington Academy in the fall of 1970. There were only two buildings on the campus. The primary building and the high school building were used to educate students in the first through twelfth grades.
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