Summary:
Oxford, Georgia, is served by a single public elementary school, Flint Hill Elementary, which educates students in grades PK through 5 within the Newton County School District.
Flint Hill Elementary currently ranks in the bottom 2% of Georgia elementary schools, falling from the 10th percentile last year to the 2nd percentile this year. The school serves a student body where 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, and chronic absenteeism stands at 30.1%—nearly double the state average of 17.7%. Academically, the most recent test scores show significant challenges: 3rd-grade math proficiency dropped sharply from 30.5% to 18.4%, while 5th-grade math sits at just 8% proficiency and 5th-grade science at 11.4%. These figures are 30 to 36 points below state averages. The most recent English Language Arts (ELA) scores from the prior year show a steep decline between 3rd and 4th grade, falling from 23.4% to 9.8% proficiency, though new ELA results are expected in December.
Despite these low outcomes, the school invests heavily in its students, spending $15,625 per pupil and maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. This combination of high spending and manageable class sizes, paired with low test scores, points to external factors like poverty and attendance as primary barriers. The widening math gaps by grade level suggest compounding learning deficits, and the elevated absenteeism likely undermines foundational skill development. For parents, this means Flint Hill Elementary offers strong resources and small classes, but families should be prepared for the school’s academic performance to be well below state benchmarks, with targeted support in math, science, and attendance likely necessary to help students succeed.
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