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St. George Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

St. George Elementary School is a public elementary school in Folkston, Georgia, serving 202 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Charlton County School District, which is ranked 26th out of 206 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

St. George Elementary School has shown steady academic improvement, moving from 779th out of 1,240 Georgia elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 58th out of 1,238 in 2024-2025, earning a 5-star rating. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school outperformed the Charlton County and Georgia state averages in all tested subjects across grades 3-6, with 80.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 49.5% for the county and 34.9% for the state. Similarly, 96.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 68.2% for the county and 44.3% for the state.

Despite having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.73% to 77.23% in recent years, St. George Elementary School maintains a relatively high per-student spending of $9,853 to $11,071 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 14.1 students per teacher. This efficient use of resources, combined with the school's academic performance, highlights its ability to effectively support student learning and provide a nurturing educational environment for its students.

198

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,761

Per pupil spending ?

80.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13215 Florida Ave
Folkston, GA 31537

(912) 843-2383

District: Charlton County

Students who attend St. George Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Charlton County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (78% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 58 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg58%

Georgia avg42%

58^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 58 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Charlton County

26^th of 206Charlton County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	96.2	58 of 1238	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	151 of 1248	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.0	251 of 1242	79.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.4	358 of 1244	71.2%	★★★★☆
2021	56.2	484 of 1214	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.9	456 of 1234	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.1	585 of 1209	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.9	508 of 1205	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	40.4	716 of 1233	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.9	779 of 1240	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	75.9	276 of 1231	77.6%	★★★★☆
2013	72.1	350 of 1225	71.4%	★★★★☆
2012	43.7	809 of 1201	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.3	614 of 1212	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.1	702 of 1183	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	35.1	834 of 1133	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	54.2	592 of 1134	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.2	666 of 1125	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.1	504 of 1101	54.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science95%+51 vs state

Mathematics81%+38 vs state

English Language Arts70%+31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. George Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13215 Florida Ave	Folkston	31537	Charlton County	Charlton County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 843-2383	198	16	12.7	80.3%	185 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	96.2	58^th of 1238 public elementary schools	95.3%		88.5	151^st of 1248 public elementary schools	87.9%	93	80.8	69.6	66.7	62.5	96.2	82.6	76.2	66.7	95.2	$15,761	$1,745	$14,016

Frequently Asked Questions about St. George Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of St. George Elementary School?

Students at St. George Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of St. George Elementary School attend?

Students who attend St. George Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Charlton County High School

How many students attend St. George Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 198 students attended St. George Elementary School.

Is St. George Elementary School a good school?

Yes! St. George Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 58^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools.

What district is St. George Elementary School in?

Charlton County

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