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Pataula Charter Academy

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Pataula Charter Academy ranks 619 th of 1238 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

619^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Alternative Schools

Better than 50% of Georgia alternative schools

Summary

Pataula Charter Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Edison, Georgia, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 562 students. It is part of the State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy district.

Pataula Charter Academy has shown strong graduation rates, with a 92.7% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, outperforming the state average of 40.4%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is mixed compared to the state average. While they outperform the state in some subjects and grade levels, such as 6th grade English Language Arts, they underperform in others, such as 8th grade Science. The school's spending per student has fluctuated significantly over the years, which may have impacted its performance. Additionally, Pataula Charter Academy has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 75.62% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a high-need student population.

The closest comparable school is Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy, located about 15 miles away. While both are public charter schools serving a similar grade range, Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy outperforms Pataula Charter Academy in several key areas, such as test scores in Math and Science. This inconsistency in academic performance may indicate a need for Pataula Charter Academy to examine its instructional practices, resource allocation, and collaboration with the surrounding community to improve student outcomes.

578

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,364

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

18637 Hartford St
Edison, GA 39846

(229) 354-4001

District: State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.0%

African American:

29.1%

Hispanic:

7.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 22nd percentile in 2024 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 40th (2025) from a 22nd-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Georgia median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (32% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Social Studies scores 25 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Georgia avg41%

Elementary school

619^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

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Middle school

346^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

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High school

270^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 3 pts since 2017

From bottom 37% (2017) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	619 of 1238	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.7	641 of 1248	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	636 of 1242	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.2	815 of 1244	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.0	932 of 1214	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.1	748 of 1234	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.8	670 of 1209	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.8	543 of 1205	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.9	580 of 1233	53.0%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	39.0	346 of 584	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.5	343 of 588	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.6	390 of 577	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.8	378 of 567	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.0	236 of 559	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.1	260 of 543	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.6	215 of 539	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.8	260 of 545	52.3%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	34.8	270 of 452	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.8	355 of 458	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.2	270 of 442	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.9	216 of 429	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.8	202 of 438	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.6	192 of 428	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	31.3	264 of 420	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

American Literature and Composition46%+5 vs state

Mathematics38%-5 vs state

Algebra I36%-9 vs state

English Language Arts32%-8 vs state

United States History26%-13 vs state

Science24%-13 vs state

Biology22%-22 vs state

Social Studies14%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)						Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pataula Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18637 Hartford St	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(229) 354-4001	578	43	13.5	100.0%	335 (58.0%)	168 (29.1%)	44 (7.6%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)								(n/a)	45.7	35.7	22.0	25.6	37.2	17.5	27.3	51.1	26.7	32.6	48.8	25.0	50.0	31.1	37.8	34.9	36.4	11.6	14.0	$14,364	$954	$13,410
Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	185 Pecan St	Shellman	39886	Randolph County	State Specialty Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Char	Yes	No	No	Yes	(229) 345-3033	522	42	12.5	100.0%	359 (68.8%)	111 (21.3%)	22 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)								(n/a)	41.7	36.6	36.1	36.0	26.8	30.2	33.3	16.7	36.6	45.7	46.3	51.2	42.9	33.3	61.0	76.1	45.2	45.7	33.3	$13,861	$1,589	$12,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Pataula Charter Academy

Is Pataula Charter Academy a good school?

Pataula Charter Academy ranks 619^th of 1238 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pataula Charter Academy?

Students at Pataula Charter Academy are 58% White, 29% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Pataula Charter Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 578 students attended Pataula Charter Academy.

What district is Pataula Charter Academy in?

State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy

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