Summary:
Moultrie, Georgia is served by eight schools in the Colquitt County district, including six elementary schools (PK-5), one middle school (6-7), and one alternative school (8-9), with a total enrollment of roughly 5,400 students. For parents, the standout is Wright Elementary School, which ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide and posts the district’s best scores—73.7% proficiency in 5th grade science and 68.4% in 5th grade math, both roughly 25-30 points above the district average. Sunset Elementary School is also a strong choice, ranking in the 79th percentile with excellent 3rd grade math (69.5%) and the lowest chronic absenteeism in the district at 7.6%. Stringfellow Elementary School showed the most dramatic improvement, jumping 479 spots in the rankings to the 67th percentile, though its ELA scores remain below average.
At the other end, Cox Elementary School and Odom Elementary School both rank in the bottom third of Georgia elementary schools, with 3rd grade math proficiency at just 20.5% and 32.8%, respectively. Okapilco Elementary School shows a troubling pattern—strong 4th grade math (58.7%) but a steep drop to 22.7% in 5th grade. For middle school, Willie J. Williams Middle School is improving, with 6th grade math above the state average, though 7th grade dips slightly. CA Gray Junior High School, the alternative school, posts an extraordinary 97.5% proficiency in Algebra I, but this likely reflects a selective group of students taking advanced coursework rather than school-wide achievement.
Notably, spending does not predict success—Stringfellow spends the most per student ($27,014) yet ranks mid-pack, while Wright spends the least among elementary schools ($13,693) and achieves the best results. Chronic absenteeism strongly tracks performance: the top schools (Wright at 7.5%, Sunset at 7.6%) have rates less than half the district average, while lower-performing schools like Cox (14.1%) and Stringfellow (15.0%) struggle with attendance. Parents should note that ELA scores for the current year are not yet available, but 2024-2025 data shows the district trails state averages in most grades, with Cox’s ELA proficiency particularly low at 12-16%.
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