Elementary Schools in Lowndes County

The seven elementary schools in Lowndes County, Georgia, serve grades PK-5 and collectively enroll about 5,072 students, with the district ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide (5-star rating).

For parents, the standout choice is Hahira Elementary School, which ranks 47th in Georgia (96th percentile) and leads the district in nearly every metric—posting 80% average math proficiency and 78.2% fifth-grade science proficiency, both far above state averages. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (4.8%) despite serving a student body where 66% qualify for free/reduced lunch. Westside Elementary School is a consistent, strong alternative, ranking 144th statewide with the district’s highest fourth-grade math score (80.1%) and a low 6.7% absenteeism rate. Moulton-Branch Elementary School deserves attention for its dramatic improvement—jumping 130 spots to 315th—even while serving a 100% free/reduced lunch population and facing the district’s highest absenteeism (18.2%). At the other end, Pine Grove Elementary School ranks lowest (303rd) and shows a slight three-year decline, with a notable 31-point gap between its fourth- and fifth-grade math scores.

Across the district, every school exceeds state averages in most subjects, but resources don’t predict results: Clyattville Elementary School spends the most per student ($15,426) yet posts mid-pack scores, while Dewar Elementary School spends the least ($12,132) with solid performance. Attendance is the clearest lever—the top two schools have the lowest absenteeism, and the bottom two have the highest. Lake Park Elementary School shows steady improvement (now 234th), and Hahira’s success with mid-range spending and staffing suggests strong instructional practices and family engagement drive outcomes more than budget size.