Summary:
Kedron Elementary School leads the pack among the 14 elementary schools (serving grades PK-5) in Fayette County, a top-tier Georgia district ranked 12th statewide with a 5-star rating. The district’s schools consistently outperform state averages by 20+ percentage points in math and science, with all 14 schools landing in the top 61st percentile statewide.
For parents seeking academic excellence, Braelinn Elementary School and Peeples Elementary School stand out alongside Kedron. Braelinn ranks 33rd statewide with exceptional math scores (85-91.7% proficiency across grades) and the district’s lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 4.9%. Peeples matches with a 38th statewide ranking and the highest 5th-grade science score (87.2%). Kedron, ranked 27th, posts a remarkable 90.1% 4th-grade math proficiency. Oak Grove Elementary School shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping 95 spots to 65th statewide, with 3rd-grade math surging to 83%. On the other end, Cleveland Elementary School has dropped 220 positions to 481st, with the district’s lowest 3rd-grade math score (39.7%) and a significant science decline.
Economic diversity varies widely, with free/reduced lunch rates from 9.29% at Braelinn to 72.31% at Spring Hill Elementary School, and schools with lower poverty rates generally rank higher. Chronic absenteeism also correlates with performance—North Fayette Elementary School has the highest rate (18.4%) and notably weak 5th-grade math (35.2%). Interestingly, Cleveland spends the most per student ($19,408) yet struggles academically, while Kedron spends the least ($12,887) and excels, suggesting factors beyond funding matter. Robert J. Burch Elementary School in Tyrone shows a concerning three-year decline, while Peachtree City Elementary School and Crabapple Lane Elementary School join the top performers with low absenteeism and strong rankings. Overall, Fayette County offers an elite educational environment, though parents should weigh individual school trends carefully.
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