Summary:
Schley Middle High School and Schley County Elementary School serve the city of Ellaville, Georgia, as part of the Schley County School District, which ranks 9th out of 201 districts in the state with a 5-star rating.
The standout in this district is Schley Middle High School, which ranks 47th out of 455 Georgia high schools (90th percentile) and has improved its state ranking each of the past three years. Its graduation rate is 95.4%, well above the state average of 87.2%, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 8.7% is less than half the state rate. The school posts exceptional End-of-Course exam results, with U.S. History proficiency at 72.3% versus 38.5% statewide, and Algebra I and Biology proficiency around 68% compared to state averages near 48%. Middle grades math scores are also strong, ranging from 56.8% to 64.1% proficiency versus state averages of 40.7% to 46.3%. Schley County Elementary School is also solid, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide, with 5th grade math proficiency at 68% versus 44.1% statewide and the district's lowest chronic absenteeism at 8.0%.
Both schools outperform state averages in nearly every subject, but the middle/high school shows a larger advantage over state peers than the elementary school does, suggesting academic strengths compound as students advance. The district achieves these results with moderate per-student spending ($12,114 to $14,115) and favorable student-teacher ratios around 14:1. Roughly 45-51% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet the district still posts a 95.4% graduation rate. The elementary school's ranking has held steady at the 80th percentile for two years after a slight dip from its earlier peak, while the high school continues its upward trajectory. Low chronic absenteeism across both schools is a key factor supporting these strong outcomes.
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