Summary:
Colbert, Georgia is home to a single elementary school, Colbert Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 within the Madison County School District, a system ranked in the top quarter of Georgia districts.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Colbert Elementary is a stable, mid-tier school that performs better than its high-poverty profile would suggest. With 87.58% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school still manages to beat state averages in several key areas. Its clear signature strength is 5th grade Science, where 63.1% of students scored proficient in 2025-2026—a remarkable 18.9 points above the state average and 7.5 points above the district. The school also shines in 4th grade Math, posting a 55.7% proficiency rate that outpaces both the district (51.3%) and state (50.1%). This follows a strong prior year where 5th grade Math hit 63.3% proficiency, a 20.7-point advantage over the state. The school maintains a consistent 3-star rating and has ranked in the 63rd to 68th percentile statewide for three consecutive years.
However, there are areas of concern. The most striking is a sharp 20-point drop in 5th grade Math proficiency, falling from 63.3% in 2024-2025 to just 43.0% in 2025-2026. Additionally, 3rd grade Math is a clear weak spot at 36.5% proficiency, trailing the state by 11.8 points. On a positive note, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.0% is significantly better than both the district (18.2%) and state (17.7%), and a favorable 10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio suggests small class sizes. With per-student spending at $16,845, the school appears to direct resources toward instruction. Overall, Colbert Elementary offers strong science and 4th grade math outcomes, but parents should watch how the school addresses the 3rd grade math gap and the recent 5th grade math decline.
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