Summary:
Troup County is home to 11 elementary schools serving grades PK-5 and approximately 5,537 students, with the district ranking in the middle tier of Georgia school systems. The standout performer is Hillcrest Elementary School, which ranks in the 89th percentile statewide and achieves top-quartile results in math and science despite serving a student population where over 82% qualify for free/reduced lunch. Rosemont Elementary School and Hollis Hand Elementary School also earn 4-star ratings, with Hollis Hand posting a remarkable 79.3% proficiency in 3rd grade math—31 points above the state average. At the other end, Clearview Elementary School ranks in the 6th percentile and has remained in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools for three consecutive years, with proficiency rates as low as 9.9% in 4th grade math.
The district shows promising improvement trends. Ethel W. Kight Elementary School jumped 21 percentile points in a single year, with 5th grade science proficiency surging from 33.7% to 54.8%. Berta Weathersbee Elementary School also improved dramatically, moving from the 22nd to 42nd percentile, though it still receives the highest per-student funding ($19,505) and lowest student-teacher ratio (10.6:1) in the district. Meanwhile, West Point Elementary School dropped 23 percentile points, falling from the 43rd to 20th percentile, with 3rd grade math proficiency cut nearly in half.
Chronic absenteeism emerges as a key differentiator. The district's top performers—Hillcrest (12.8%), Rosemont (12.9%), and Long Cane Elementary School (13.7%)—all maintain attendance rates below the district average of 15.0%, while lower-performing schools like Berta Weathersbee (22.7%) and Callaway Elementary School (22.4%) struggle with much higher rates. Hogansville Elementary School stands out with the district's lowest chronic absenteeism rate (8.2%) and solid mid-pack performance despite serving a 94% poverty population, suggesting attendance initiatives can be a powerful lever for success. Franklin Forest Elementary School shows dramatic grade-level swings, with 4th grade math proficiency nearly double the 3rd grade rate, highlighting the importance of looking beyond overall rankings when evaluating individual schools.
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