Summary:
In zip code 35462, there is exactly one elementary school, Eutaw Primary School, serving grades PK through 3rd in the Greene County district, with 282 students enrolled.
For parents considering this area, Eutaw Primary School is the only option for elementary education, so its performance defines the entire zip code. The school shows a striking contrast between subjects: in the 2024-2025 school year, 3rd graders achieved 61.76% proficiency in math, well above the state average of 45.47%, but only 48.53% in English, which is below the state's 65.34%. This suggests a strong math program that is not matched by literacy support. However, the most concerning trend is a dramatic decline in math scores the following year (2025-2026), dropping to 38.81% proficiency, now below the state average of 44.89%. English scores remained relatively stable at 47.76%, still trailing the state. The school also faces significant challenges: 89.36% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, indicating a high-poverty population, and the chronic absenteeism rate is 33.5%—nearly triple the state average of 12.0%. Despite these hurdles, the earlier math success shows the potential for strong outcomes when attendance and support align.
The student-teacher ratio is 14.8, which is reasonable for early elementary grades. Per-student spending is listed at $11,635, though this data is from 2018-2019 and may not reflect current resource levels. Since Eutaw Primary School is the sole school in the Greene County district for these metrics, the school's performance is essentially the district's performance. Parents should be aware that while the school has demonstrated excellence in math, the recent decline and high absenteeism are areas to watch closely, and literacy remains a consistent weakness that may require additional attention at home.
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