Summary
Huddleston Elementary School in Peachtree City, GA, serves approximately 616 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the highly regarded Fayette County district, which ranks in the 94th percentile statewide.
Huddleston is a solid, improving school with a 4-star rating and a statewide rank of 132nd out of 1,219 Georgia elementary schools (89th percentile). After a mid-pandemic dip, the school has climbed steadily over the past two years, approaching its pre-pandemic peak. One of its standout strengths is early-grade math: 73% of 3rd graders and 79.6% of 4th graders are proficient, well above district and state averages. However, 5th grade math tells a different story—only 59.8% are proficient, a nearly 20-point drop from 4th grade and the only grade where the school falls below the district average. This pattern is unusual among nearby schools; for example, Crabapple Lane Elementary actually improves in 5th grade math (75.7%), and Braelinn Elementary reaches 84.5%. Since 5th grade science also trails the district, this appears to be a grade-level challenge rather than a subject-specific one—and it may be cohort-related, as 5th grade math was actually the school's strongest subject the prior year.
On the positive side, Huddleston has cut chronic absenteeism nearly in half over five years, from 15.4% to 8.9%—well below the state average of 17.7%. The school also shows notable effectiveness with Hispanic students, who rank in the 89th percentile statewide. Financially, Huddleston spends $13,948 per student, roughly $1,500–$5,500 less than most nearby schools like Cleveland Elementary ($19,408) and Oak Grove Elementary ($19,095), yet still achieves competitive results. With a more economically diverse student body (33% free/reduced lunch) than many Peachtree City peers, Huddleston delivers strong value. While it trails 5-star neighbors like Kedron Elementary and Peeples Elementary, its upward trajectory and efficient use of resources make it a compelling choice for families.
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