Summary:
Hull, Georgia is served by a single elementary school, Hull-Sanford Elementary School, part of the Madison County district, which enrolls 494 students in grades K-5; families in this small community must look to surrounding areas for middle and high school options.
As the only school in the city, Hull-Sanford Elementary is the sole focus, and it stands out for its remarkable strengths. Every student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, yet the school outperforms the state average in mathematics at every grade level in the most recent testing cycle—3rd grade math proficiency hit 63.3%, a full 15 points above the state. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.6%, less than half the district rate of 18.2%, which points to a strong culture of attendance. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 and per-student spending of $17,637, the school appears well-resourced to support its high-needs population. Its state ranking has rebounded to the 66th percentile (412th of 1,219), its best showing in three years.
The main area of concern is 5th-grade science, where proficiency (41.4%) trails the district average (55.6%) by a significant 14.2 points, and scores dipped slightly year-over-year. English Language Arts results from the prior year were mixed—above the state in 3rd grade but slightly below in 4th and 5th. Overall, Hull-Sanford is beating expectations given its demographic profile, with standout math outcomes and attendance, while science remains the clearest opportunity for growth. Parents should view this as a school with strong momentum and effective resource use, though secondary options will require looking beyond city limits.
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