Best Public Schools in Willacoochee, GA

Willacoochee, Georgia is home to a single school, Willacoochee Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 162 students. The school is part of the Atkinson County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willacoochee Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3-5 are generally lower than the Atkinson County and Georgia state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 45%, compared to 35.3% for Atkinson County and 34.9% for Georgia, while the 5th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 40%, compared to 39% for Atkinson County and 42.6% for Georgia. The school also has a high free and reduced lunch rate of 90.12%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8, which is lower than the national average, Willacoochee Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 359 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 743 out of 1,238 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state, and further investigation into the school's strategies, resources, and support systems could provide insights into how to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.