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S G A Elementary School

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S G A Elementary School ranks 523 rd of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

523^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

S G A Elementary School in Sardis, GA, is a small Pre-K through 5th grade school in the Burke County district, serving 230 students in a rural, high-poverty community where every child qualifies for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its remarkable mathematics achievement. In 2025-2026, 3rd grade math proficiency hit 50%, 4th grade reached 51.7%, and 5th grade posted 42.4%—all dramatically above the Burke County district averages (28.2%, 28.1%, and 29.8%) and at or above state averages. This isn't a one-year fluke; in 2023-2024, 3rd grade math soared to 62.8%, nearly 18 points above the state. The school also excels with its African American students, ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide. By comparison, nearby Blakeney Elementary posted just 26.1% in 3rd grade math, while Screven County Elementary School—despite being in a higher-ranked district—trails in most grades. The school's overall state ranking has climbed from the 22nd percentile in 2017-2018 to the 57th percentile today, earning a 3-star rating.

What makes this success possible? The school invests heavily in its students, spending $26,843 per pupil—roughly 31% more than Blakeney and more than double Screven County—which supports an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. Chronic absenteeism has also plummeted from 22.1% to 13.8%, now well below both district and state averages. One area to watch is 5th grade, where performance tends to dip (science proficiency was 39.4% versus the state's 44.2%), and English Language Arts has historically lagged math, though current ELA scores haven't been released yet. Still, for a small school facing significant economic challenges, S G A Elementary is clearly bucking trends and delivering strong results for its students.

230

Students ?

9.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,843

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456

(912) 569-4322

District: Burke County

Students who attend S G A Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Burke County Middle School
High:	Burke County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.7%

White:

39.1%

Two or more races:

7.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (57th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg29%

Georgia avg47%

523^rd of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Burke County

148^th of 202Burke County among Georgia districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	523 of 1222	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	30.9	820 of 1238	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.2	570 of 1236	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.1	749 of 1223	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.5	760 of 1220	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.5	861 of 1214	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.7	629 of 1234	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.3	946 of 1209	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.0	805 of 1205	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.3	743 of 1233	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	25.9	932 of 1240	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	46.3	800 of 1231	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.2	765 of 1225	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.6	758 of 1201	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	34.6	910 of 1212	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.6	916 of 1183	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	27.5	920 of 1133	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.3	801 of 1134	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	17.6	1002 of 1125	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	27.4	898 of 1101	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	64.5	220 of 829	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	44.6	436 of 892	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.4	283 of 879	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	34.2	559 of 870	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.9	571 of 876	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	426 of 1189	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.8	790 of 1224	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.8	418 of 1223	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.7	655 of 1212	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.2	655 of 1206	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	30.5	824 of 1225	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.3	725 of 1220	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.3	813 of 1210	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.4	831 of 1209	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	11.4	722 of 769	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	26.4	594 of 772	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	15.1	700 of 775	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	22.9	629 of 779	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)73rd percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)64th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)33rd percentile~ school

White (2025)6th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics48%~ state avg

Science39%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
S G A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1265 Charles Perry Ave	Sardis	30456	Burke County	Burke County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 569-4322	230	25	9.2	100.0%	90 (39.1%)	119 (51.7%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)	53	523^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	57.2%		30.9	820^th of 1238 public elementary schools	33.8%	297	50.0	51.7	42.4	39.4	$26,843	$2,415	$24,428
Blakeney Elementary	Public	3-5	100 Olympic Dr	Waynesboro	30830	Burke County	Burke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 554-2265	726	61	11.9	100.0%	179 (24.7%)	465 (64.0%)	45 (6.2%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	20.1	990^th of 1222 public elementary schools	19.0%		18	1030^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.8%	40	26.1	24.9	27.9	30.1	$20,448	$2,173	$18,274
Waynesboro Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	352 Southside Dr	Waynesboro	30830	Burke County	Burke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 554-5125	924	69	13.3	100.0%	192 (20.8%)	615 (66.6%)	56 (6.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.2%)								(n/a)					$21,239	$2,485	$18,754
Jenkins County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	433 Barney Ave	Millen	30442	Jenkins County	Jenkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 982-5503	601	51	11.9	100.0%	240 (39.9%)	269 (44.8%)	54 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.2%)	28.6	859^th of 1222 public elementary schools	29.7%		37.5	720^th of 1238 public elementary schools	41.8%	139	43.0	44.2	26.4	10.5	$14,339	$1,389	$12,950
Screven County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1333 Frontage Rd E	Sylvania	30467	Screven County	Screven County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 451-2100	1,005	74	13.6	81.4%	431 (42.9%)	469 (46.7%)	53 (5.3%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.6%)	27.7	868^th of 1222 public elementary schools	29.0%		33.3	791^st of 1238 public elementary schools	36.1%	77	38.3	27.5	30.5	31.3	$12,508	$1,710	$10,798

Frequently Asked Questions about S G A Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of S G A Elementary School?

Students at S G A Elementary School are 52% African American, 39% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend S G A Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 230 students attended S G A Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of S G A Elementary School attend?

Students who attend S G A Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Burke County Middle School
High : Burke County High School

What district is S G A Elementary School in?

Burke County

Is S G A Elementary School a good school?

S G A Elementary School ranks 523^rd of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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