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Schley County Elementary School

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Schley County Elementary School ranks 248 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

248^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Schley County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ellaville, Georgia, serving 559 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Schley County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Schley County Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with significantly higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts, 5th grade English Language Arts, 5th grade Mathematics, and 5th grade Science. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.0 to 14.3 over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Schley County Elementary School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school still outperforms nearby schools like Webster County Elementary/Middle School and L.K. Moss Elementary School by over 30 percentage points in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. This consistent academic growth and strong performance suggest that the school has implemented effective strategies to support student learning, despite the challenges it may face.

604

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,115

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1997 US Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806

(229) 937-0550

District: Schley County

Students who attend Schley County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Schley Middle High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

African American:

13.6%

Hispanic:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (57% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Georgia avg42%

248^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 206Schley 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	78.7	248 of 1238	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	182 of 1248	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	220 of 1242	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	243 of 1244	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	233 of 1214	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.6	219 of 1234	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	266 of 1209	78.0%	★★★★☆
2017	84.5	167 of 1205	86.1%	★★★★☆
2016	84.9	159 of 1233	87.1%	★★★★☆
2015	81.7	189 of 1240	84.8%	★★★★☆
2014	86.6	34 of 1231	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	84.7	83 of 1225	93.2%	★★★★★
2012	83.1	122 of 1201	89.8%	★★★★☆
2011	84.2	122 of 1212	89.9%	★★★★★
2010	80.4	182 of 1183	84.6%	★★★★☆
2009	80.4	168 of 1133	85.2%	★★★★☆
2008	63.6	434 of 1134	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	450 of 1125	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.4	497 of 1101	54.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science65%+21 vs state

Mathematics56%+11 vs state

English Language Arts54%+15 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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Schley County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1997 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0550	604	42	14.2	51.2%	461 (76.3%)	82 (13.6%)	31 (5.1%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	78.7	248^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.7	182^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	85.4%	66	58.0	44.8	62.3		58.4	49.0	63.6		64.9			$14,115	$845	$13,271
Sumter County Elementary School	Public	2-3	438 Bumphead Rd	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-7835	539	44	12.3	100.0%	35 (6.5%)	411 (76.3%)	73 (13.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)								(n/a)	12.9				20.6							$15,628	$3,411	$12,217
Sumter County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	123 Learning Ln	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-1012	724	57	12.7	100.0%	48 (6.6%)	518 (71.5%)	129 (17.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.3%)								(n/a)												$19,167	$4,094	$15,073
Macon County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ga Highway 128	Oglethorpe	31068	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-6563	525	35	14.8	100.0%	24 (4.6%)	385 (73.3%)	95 (18.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	13.7	1119^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.6%		12.3	1151^st of 1248 public elementary schools	7.8%	32	12.5	20.5	15.2		12.5	17.9	13.6		33.8			$15,698	$1,992	$13,706
L. K. Moss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Pineville Rd	Buena Vista	31803	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 649-5567	606	40	15.0	100.0%	295 (48.7%)	182 (30.0%)	95 (15.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	25.3	926^th of 1238 public elementary schools	25.2%		29.8	858^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.3%	68	17.7	22.1	22.8		39.6	20.9	32.6		29.3			$13,747	$2,255	$11,492
Webster County Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	7168 Washington St	Preston	31824	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 828-3365	170	19	9.1	100.0%	78 (45.9%)	72 (42.4%)	10 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	22.7	962^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	22.3%		26.1	912^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.9%	50		30.4	20.0	31.8		26.1	13.3	54.5	33.3	4.5	0.0	$23,809	$2,018	$21,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Schley County Elementary School

What district is Schley County Elementary School in?

Schley County

What schools do graduates of Schley County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Schley County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Schley Middle High School

How many students attend Schley County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 604 students attended Schley County Elementary School.

Is Schley County Elementary School a good school?

Schley County Elementary School ranks 248^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Schley County Elementary School?

Students at Schley County Elementary School are 76% White, 14% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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