Summary:
Rydal, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, Pine Log Elementary, which is part of the Bartow County school district and serves grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 463 students.
As the only school in Rydal, Pine Log Elementary stands out as a consistently high-performing institution. The school has maintained a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and has improved its state ranking from the 77th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 81st percentile in both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, placing it in the top quarter of all elementary schools in Georgia. Academically, the school excels in mathematics and science, with 4th grade math proficiency at 67.2%—a remarkable 21.1 percentage points above the district average and 17.1 points above the state average. Similarly, 5th grade science proficiency of 65.3% exceeds the district by 24 points and the state by 21.1 points. The school outperforms its own district in every subject and grade level tested, positioning it as a clear academic leader within Bartow County.
One of the most notable findings is the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3%, which is significantly lower than both the district (15.8%) and state (17.7%) averages, despite 60.91% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. This suggests strong family engagement and a positive school culture. The school also benefits from substantial resource investment, with per-student spending of $19,904 and a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio. However, there is a concerning trend in lower-grade math: 3rd grade proficiency declined from 64.4% to 50% and 4th grade from 76.4% to 67.2% year-over-year, while 5th grade math improved by 12.4 points. This divergence suggests targeted interventions may be working for upper elementary students, but lower grades may need additional support. Overall, Pine Log Elementary is a model school that consistently exceeds district and state averages despite serving a population with significant economic need.
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