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West Fannin Elementary School

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West Fannin Elementary School ranks 377 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

377^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

West Fannin Elementary School in Blue Ridge, GA, serves about 443 students in grades PK-5 and has become the top-performing elementary school in the Fannin County district, ranking in the 69th percentile statewide—a strong rebound from the 47th percentile just three years ago.

This school stands out for its impressive academic gains, especially in math and science. In 5th grade math, 62.7% of students are proficient, far outpacing Blue Ridge Elementary (36.0%) and East Fannin Elementary (42.6%). Similarly, 5th grade science proficiency (58.2%) is more than double Blue Ridge's rate. The school also excels with male students, earning a 4-star rating for that subgroup. Notably, West Fannin achieves these results while serving a student population where nearly 97% qualify for free or reduced lunch—a much higher rate than nearby Mountain View Elementary in Gilmer County—yet still outperforms Mountain View in 5th grade math and science. The school also uses its resources efficiently, spending less per student than its district peers while delivering stronger outcomes.

One area for growth is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 23.0%—higher than the state average of 17.7%. Still, the school's upward trajectory is clear, with significant year-over-year improvements in 3rd and 5th grade math. While 4th grade math dipped recently, this appears to be a cohort-specific trend rather than a systemic issue. English Language Arts results for the current year will be released in December, but past data shows steady improvement in that subject as well. For parents seeking a school that is building momentum and delivering strong results despite challenges, West Fannin is a standout choice in the region.

443

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,837

Per pupil spending ?

96.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5060 Blue Ridge Dr
Blue Ridge, GA 30513

(706) 492-3644

District: Fannin County

Students who attend West Fannin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fannin County Middle School
High:	Fannin County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 47th percentile in 2023 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (53% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 69th (2026) from a 47th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Georgia median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg43%

Georgia avg47%

377^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Fannin County

93^rd of 202Fannin 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	65.3	377 of 1222	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.2	497 of 1238	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	499 of 1236	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.2	652 of 1223	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.8	579 of 1220	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.0	542 of 1214	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.6	421 of 1234	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.1	367 of 1209	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.0	498 of 1205	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.9	317 of 1233	74.3%	★★★★☆
2015	54.8	521 of 1240	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.4	530 of 1231	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.7	622 of 1225	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	67.4	441 of 1201	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.8	473 of 1212	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.6	435 of 1183	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.0	508 of 1133	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.5	436 of 1134	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.3	426 of 1125	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.7	479 of 1101	56.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	452 of 1189	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.3	469 of 1224	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	452 of 1223	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.7	699 of 1212	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.4	541 of 1206	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	71.9	293 of 1186	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	52.2	535 of 1225	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.8	557 of 1220	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	598 of 1210	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.2	595 of 1209	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	56.4	189 of 565	66.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	407 of 703	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.4	606 of 769	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.7	606 of 772	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.0	692 of 775	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.5	674 of 779	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2026)75th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)67th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)62nd percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)42nd percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science58%+14 vs state

Mathematics51%+4 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
West Fannin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5060 Blue Ridge Dr	Blue Ridge	30513	Fannin County	Fannin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 492-3644	443	33	13.6	96.6%	379 (85.6%)	5 (1.1%)	52 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	65.3	377^th of 1222 public elementary schools	69.1%		55.2	497^th of 1238 public elementary schools	59.9%	120	50.7	37.5	62.7	58.2	$15,837	$942	$14,895
Blue Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	224 E Highland St	Blue Ridge	30513	Fannin County	Fannin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 632-5772	383	32	11.9	99.0%	317 (82.8%)	4 (1.0%)	30 (7.8%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	37.1	716^th of 1222 public elementary schools	41.4%		45.8	616^th of 1238 public elementary schools	50.2%	100	37.5	47.5	36.0	28.0	$19,784	$1,954	$17,830
East Fannin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Elementary Cir	Morganton	30560	Fannin County	Fannin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 374-6418	465	34	13.5	100.0%	440 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	38.4	691^st of 1222 public elementary schools	43.5%		42.9	647^th of 1238 public elementary schools	47.7%	44	34.6	32.9	42.6	44.1	$16,362	$1,194	$15,168
Ellijay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32 McCutchen St	Ellijay	30540	Gilmer County	Gilmer County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 276-5020	761	56	13.6	59.7%	401 (52.7%)	2 (0.3%)	337 (44.3%)	6 (0.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	32.4	796^th of 1222 public elementary schools	34.9%		33.3	794^th of 1238 public elementary schools	35.9%	2	32.6	36.8	34.4	36.6	$16,125	$1,103	$15,022
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	350 Calvin Jackson Dr	Ellijay	30540	Gilmer County	Gilmer County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 276-5100	668	48	13.8	57.5%	398 (59.6%)	1 (0.1%)	252 (37.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	58.5	447^th of 1222 public elementary schools	63.4%		50.3	560^th of 1238 public elementary schools	54.8%	113	41.7	46.1	54.2	54.3	$14,231	$803	$13,428

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fannin Elementary School

Is West Fannin Elementary School a good school?

West Fannin Elementary School ranks 377^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Fannin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 443 students attended West Fannin Elementary School.

What district is West Fannin Elementary School in?

Fannin County

What schools do graduates of West Fannin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Fannin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fannin County Middle School
High : Fannin County High School

What is the racial makeup of West Fannin Elementary School?

Students at West Fannin Elementary School are 86% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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