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Starling Elementary School

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Starling Elementary School ranks 176 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Starling Elementary School in Grayson, GA, serves 1,340 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of Gwinnett County Public Schools, a district ranked in the top third of Georgia. The school has earned a 4-star rating for ten consecutive years and currently ranks 176th out of 1,219 elementary schools statewide (86th percentile), a strong improvement from 217th the previous year.

Starling stands out for its exceptional results across nearly every subject and student group. In math, proficiency rates are well above district and state averages at every grade level—for example, 70.7% of 4th graders are proficient compared to 56.8% districtwide and 50.1% statewide. The school also shines with specific populations: it ranks in the 98th percentile for African American students and the 92nd percentile for English Language Learners, placing it among the top schools in Georgia for both groups. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 8.7%, far below the district (15.0%) and state (17.7%) averages, and it improved dramatically from 12.2% the prior year. Starling achieves all this while spending $13,514 per student—less than several nearby schools that rank lower, including Lovin Elementary ($16,836) and Cedar Hill Elementary ($16,419).

Starling is part of a remarkable cluster of high-performing schools in the Grayson area, with Craig Elementary (91st percentile), Pharr Elementary (89th percentile), and Trip Elementary (82nd percentile) all within three miles. Compared to its nearest neighbor, Grayson Elementary (0.9 miles away), Starling leads in 4th grade math (70.7% vs. 60.0%) while Grayson edges ahead in 3rd grade math. Two areas offer room for growth: performance with Asian students (30th percentile) and Special Education students (44th percentile) lag behind other subgroups. Still, Starling's consistent excellence across demographics, efficient use of resources, and sustained high rankings over a decade make it a standout choice for families seeking a proven, well-rounded elementary education.

1,340

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,514

Per pupil spending ?

57.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1725 Grayson Hwy
Grayson, GA 30017

(678) 344-6100

District: Gwinnett County

Students who attend Starling Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Couch Middle School
High:	Grayson High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.4%

Hispanic:

21.6%

Asian:

12.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (65% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Georgia elementary schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg54%

Georgia avg47%

176^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 82Elementary Schools in the Gwinnett County

66^th of 201Gwinnett 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	85.3	176 of 1219	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.9	217 of 1238	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	83.1	200 of 1236	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	262 of 1223	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	83.4	201 of 1220	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.9	205 of 1214	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	161 of 1234	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	89.1	122 of 1209	89.9%	★★★★☆
2017	87.6	132 of 1205	89.0%	★★★★☆
2016	85.0	157 of 1233	87.3%	★★★★☆
2015	80.2	208 of 1240	83.2%	★★★★☆
2014	73.9	315 of 1231	74.4%	★★★★☆
2013	76.5	270 of 1225	78.0%	★★★★☆
2012	74.7	293 of 1201	75.6%	★★★★☆
2011	76.8	269 of 1212	77.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	96.8	20 of 828	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	94.1	40 of 892	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	20 of 879	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	47 of 870	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	28 of 876	96.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	75 of 107	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.0	85 of 120	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.3	97 of 121	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.1	85 of 115	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.1	87 of 106	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	80.2	18 of 214	91.6%	★★★★★
2025	81.8	29 of 317	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	28 of 304	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	64.8	61 of 286	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	37 of 283	86.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.8	148 of 1186	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	83.4	188 of 1224	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.5	191 of 1223	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	242 of 1212	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	228 of 1206	81.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	82 of 503	83.7%	★★★★☆
2025	77.8	89 of 583	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	78 of 565	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	80 of 535	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	82 of 516	84.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	81.3	201 of 1183	83.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	242 of 1225	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	218 of 1220	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	272 of 1210	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	85.1	166 of 1209	86.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	75.1	6 of 26	76.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	40.2	261 of 465	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.3	244 of 565	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	166 of 487	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.6	170 of 455	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.0	128 of 415	69.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	138 of 700	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	181 of 769	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	61.7	289 of 772	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	309 of 775	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	234 of 779	70.0%	★★★★☆

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)98th percentile+12 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)92nd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)84th percentile~ school

Male (2026)83rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)77th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)44th percentile-42 vs school

Asian (2026)30th percentile-56 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics65%+18 vs state

Science65%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, October 30, 2023

Starling Elementary School is a place where children thrive academically, where parents feel supported and engaged, and where the leadership team is outstanding. I couldn't be happier with my children's educational experience at this school, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent looking for a nurturing and academically stimulating environment for their kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 13, 2020

Great staff ad parents! A really warm friendly enviroment! Close Quote

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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
Starling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Grayson Hwy	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 344-6100	1,340	94	14.2	57.4%	150 (11.2%)	648 (48.4%)	289 (21.6%)	168 (12.5%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	76 (5.7%)	85.3	176^th of 1219 public elementary schools	85.6%		81.9	217^th of 1238 public elementary schools	82.5%	41	61.2	70.7	63.8	65.2	$13,514	$865	$12,649
Grayson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	460 Grayson Pkwy	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-7189	1,095	84	13.0	56.3%	165 (15.1%)	544 (49.7%)	211 (19.3%)	95 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (6.9%)	80.8	215^th of 1219 public elementary schools	82.4%		82.1	214^th of 1238 public elementary schools	82.7%	1	67.2	60.0	58.3	60.4	$14,745	$298	$14,447
Trip Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	841 Cooper Rd	Grayson	30017	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 639-3850	1,589	105	15.1	59.9%	160 (10.1%)	981 (61.7%)	208 (13.1%)	144 (9.1%)	11 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.3%)	80.6	217^th of 1219 public elementary schools	82.2%		83.3	199^th of 1238 public elementary schools	83.9%	18	63.6	71.7	53.9	57.0	$12,590	$798	$11,792
Simonton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	275 Simonton Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 513-6637	702	52	13.4	79.5%	45 (6.4%)	270 (38.5%)	316 (45.0%)	38 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	32.4	793^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	34.9%		33.3	792^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	36.0%	1	44.4	33.1	28.3	33.7	$14,510	$833	$13,677
Pharr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 North Rd	Snellville	30078	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 985-0244	816	71	11.5	64.2%	115 (14.1%)	345 (42.3%)	255 (31.3%)	72 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.1%)	89.3	136^th of 1219 public elementary schools	88.8%		89.3	133^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	89.3%	3	76.3	72.1	60.6	67.2	$16,180	$1,242	$14,937
Winn Holt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	588 Old Snellville Hwy	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 376-8600	1,046	86	12.1	80.3%	90 (8.6%)	312 (29.8%)	537 (51.3%)	76 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.9%)	44.6	624^th of 1219 public elementary schools	48.8%		42.7	649^th of 1238 public elementary schools	47.6%	25	35.8	53.5	33.1	42.1	$15,703	$950	$14,754
Lovin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1705 New Hope Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 518-6940	856	74	11.5	72.4%	102 (11.9%)	451 (52.7%)	227 (26.5%)	32 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.1%)	58.3	450^th of 1219 public elementary schools	63.1%		67.6	356^th of 1238 public elementary schools	71.2%	94	52.2	53.7	40.4	47.7	$16,836	$1,494	$15,342
Craig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1075 Rocky Rd	Lawrenceville	30044	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 978-5560	1,045	81	12.8	47.8%	265 (25.4%)	311 (29.8%)	213 (20.4%)	183 (17.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.5%)	92	109^th of 1219 public elementary schools	91.1%		93.6	91^st of 1238 public elementary schools	92.6%	18	75.9	72.7	72.7	66.8	$14,974	$883	$14,091
Cooper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Ozora Rd	Loganville	30052	Walton County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 554-7050	1,520	113	13.4	57.6%	245 (16.1%)	934 (61.4%)	202 (13.3%)	52 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (5.7%)	75.4	267^th of 1219 public elementary schools	78.1%		73.1	295^th of 1238 public elementary schools	76.2%	28	58.1	66.1	52.6	54.8	$14,256	$570	$13,686
Lawrenceville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	122 Gwinnett Dr	Lawrenceville	30046	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 963-1813	677	54	12.4	81.4%	32 (4.7%)	323 (47.7%)	268 (39.6%)	17 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.9%)	28.2	859^th of 1219 public elementary schools	29.5%		23	960^th of 1238 public elementary schools	22.5%	101	38.8	34.6	27.5	29.5	$16,034	$736	$15,299

Frequently Asked Questions about Starling Elementary School

Is Starling Elementary School a good school?

Starling Elementary School ranks 176^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Starling Elementary School in?

Gwinnett County

How many students attend Starling Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,340 students attended Starling Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Starling Elementary School?

Students at Starling Elementary School are 48% African American, 22% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 11% White, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Starling Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Starling Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Couch Middle School
High : Grayson High School

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