Summary:
Broxton, Georgia is served by a single public school, Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary, which educates students in grades PK through 5 within the Coffee County school district.
This school stands out for its exceptional performance in science and upper-grade math, despite serving a student population where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch. In the most recent 2025-2026 testing cycle, 5th-grade science proficiency reached an impressive 70.6%, which is more than 26 points above the state average and over 31 points above the district average. Similarly, 5th-grade math proficiency hit 47.1%, a remarkable 20-point advantage over the district's 27.1% and above the state's 44.1%. The school also outperformed its district in 3rd and 4th grade math. This academic success is supported by strong resources, including per-student spending of $15,609 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The school's state ranking has rebounded from the 47th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 61st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating.
While the current release does not include English Language Arts (ELA) scores—those are expected in December—the most recent available data from 2024-2025 shows a mixed picture, with 4th-grade ELA (38.2%) notably exceeding the district average (30.8%). One area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 22.5%, higher than both the district (21.0%) and state (17.7%) averages. The school's year-to-year scores also show significant volatility, likely due to small class sizes of roughly 50 students per grade, where individual performance can heavily influence percentages. Overall, Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary demonstrates that a high-poverty school can achieve strong results, particularly in science and math, and its upward trajectory suggests continued improvement is possible.
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