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Early County Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

1041^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 16% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Early County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Blakely, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 672 students. The school is part of the Early County School District, which is ranked 189 out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Early County Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in 6th grade. Over the past 10 years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, it is unclear how this funding is being utilized to improve student outcomes.

When comparing Early County Elementary School to the nearby Calhoun County Elementary, Miller County Elementary, and Clay County Elementary schools, it becomes evident that Early County Elementary School is the lowest-performing school in the region. The nearby schools, while still underperforming the state averages, generally have higher proficiency rates and better school rankings than Early County Elementary. Addressing the challenges faced by Early County Elementary School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions and support for students, and ensuring that resources are being used effectively to support student learning and success.

758

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,945

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Blakely, GA 39823

(229) 723-4101

District: Early County

Students who attend Early County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Early County Middle School
High:	Early County High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.2%

White:

12.0%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 45th percentile in 2015 → 16th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (20% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (16th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school20%

District avg20%

Georgia avg42%

1,041^st of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 16%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to bottom 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

189^th of 206Early 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
2025	17.5	1041 of 1238	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.6	1049 of 1248	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.4	1037 of 1242	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.8	979 of 1244	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.0	869 of 1214	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.1	900 of 1234	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.7	865 of 1209	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	38.4	722 of 1205	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.0	781 of 1233	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.2	681 of 1240	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.0	803 of 1231	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.9	924 of 1225	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	38.6	866 of 1201	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	37.3	873 of 1212	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	47.1	735 of 1183	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.9	806 of 1133	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	28.7	906 of 1134	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	22.4	958 of 1125	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	26.9	901 of 1101	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science21%-23 vs state

English Language Arts21%-19 vs state

Mathematics19%-24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd	Blakely	39823	Early County	Early County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 723-4101	758	69	11.0	100.0%	91 (12.0%)	623 (82.2%)	16 (2.1%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.4%)	17.5	1041^st of 1238 public elementary schools	15.9%		17.6	1049^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.9%	8	22.9	24.2	24.4	13.9	30.2	28.6	14.6	6.1	21.0	$15,945	$2,255	$13,691
Clay County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Hobbs Ln	Fort Gaines	39851	Clay County	Clay County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 768-2234	143	16	8.9	100.0%	4 (2.8%)	137 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	28.5	865^th of 1238 public elementary schools	30.1%		24.1	939^th of 1248 public elementary schools	24.8%	74	24.0	19.2	38.9		36.0	23.1	22.2		38.9	$32,172	$7,059	$25,114
Calhoun County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Cougar Lane	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 545-7232	207	20	10.5	100.0%	3 (1.4%)	189 (91.3%)	14 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	30.9	819^th of 1238 public elementary schools	33.8%		21	994^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.4%	175	20.0	31.0	23.1		16.0	34.5	23.1		57.7	$20,166	$3,302	$16,865
Miller County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	996 Phillipsburg Rd	Colquitt	39837	Miller County	Miller County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 758-4140	365	26	14.0	100.0%	181 (49.6%)	156 (42.7%)	7 (1.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	41.4	666^th of 1238 public elementary schools	46.2%		43.8	637^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.0%	29	27.3	28.3	38.5		29.1	41.3	42.3		44.2	$14,527	$1,139	$13,388

Frequently Asked Questions about Early County Elementary School

Is Early County Elementary School a good school?

Early County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is Early County Elementary School in?

Early County

What schools do graduates of Early County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Early County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Early County Middle School
High : Early County High School

What is the racial makeup of Early County Elementary School?

Students at Early County Elementary School are 82% African American, 12% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Early County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 758 students attended Early County Elementary School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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