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West Fannin Elementary School

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West Fannin Elementary School ranks 497 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

497^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

West Fannin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 467 students in grades PK-5 in Blue Ridge, Georgia, which is part of the Fannin County School District. While the district is ranked 76 out of 206 in the state and has a 3-star rating, West Fannin Elementary generally performs below the county and state averages on standardized tests.

One key metric that differentiates West Fannin Elementary is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.59% to 72.81% over the past few years. This is higher than the nearby East Fannin Elementary (74.41%) and Blue Ridge Elementary (72%). Additionally, West Fannin Elementary spends between $10,702 and $11,348 per student, which is lower than the spending at nearby Blue Ridge Elementary ($13,442) and Mountain View Elementary ($11,440).

While West Fannin Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.5, its statewide ranking has dropped from 317 out of 1,233 schools in 2015-2016 to 497 out of 1,238 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in performance over time. The school's Milestones Assessment scores have also fluctuated significantly from year to year, suggesting a lack of consistent academic achievement. Compared to its nearby counterparts within the Fannin County School District, West Fannin Elementary's test scores and overall performance tend to lag behind, highlighting the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve outcomes for its students.

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: Holding steady — 58th percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg39%

Georgia avg42%

497^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Fannin County

76^th of 206Fannin 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	55.2	497 of 1238	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.5	499 of 1248	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.2	656 of 1242	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.8	582 of 1244	53.2%	★★★☆☆
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%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+6 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

★

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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 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%)	55.2	497^th of 1238 public elementary schools	59.9%		55.5	499^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.0%	2	29.1	45.8	42.7	36.4	51.4	40.5	49.3	$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%)	45.8	616^th of 1238 public elementary schools	50.2%		43.7	643^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	48.5%	27	31.7	25.0	34.5	40.0	46.2	38.2	50.9	$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%)	42.9	647^th of 1238 public elementary schools	47.7%		47.8	587^th of 1248 public elementary schools	53.0%	60	31.3	43.1	37.8	37.5	49.2	23.0	33.8	$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%)	33.3	794^th of 1238 public elementary schools	35.9%		37.2	737^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.9%	57	28.8	26.4	32.4	34.2	38.7	32.4	28.6	$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%)	50.3	560^th of 1238 public elementary schools	54.8%		65.9	391^st of 1248 public elementary schools	68.7%	169	32.3	38.5	34.4	42.4	53.2	40.2	41.8	$14,231	$803	$13,428

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fannin Elementary School

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 district is West Fannin Elementary School in?

Fannin County

Is West Fannin Elementary School a good school?

West Fannin Elementary School ranks 497^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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.

How many students attend West Fannin Elementary School?

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

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