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Comer Elementary School

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Comer Elementary School ranks 430 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

430^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Comer Elementary School in Comer, GA, serves about 419 students in grades K-5 within the Madison County district, a rural school system ranked in the top quarter of Georgia districts. The school currently holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 65th percentile statewide, a step down from its 4-star status in recent years, but it continues to show real strengths that matter to families.

One of the school’s standout qualities is attendance. Comer’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 12.0%—far better than the district’s 18.2% and the state’s 17.7%—and it has improved every year for five straight years. That means your child is more likely to be in class and learning consistently here than at many nearby schools. Science is another bright spot: 62.7% of 5th graders scored proficient or above, beating the district (55.6%) and the state (44.2%) by wide margins. The school also does notably well supporting special education students, ranking in the 63rd percentile statewide, which is a strong sign for inclusive learning. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 and per-student spending of $17,220, the school invests solidly in its classrooms.

The main concern for parents to watch is math, especially in 4th grade. While 3rd graders hit 59% proficiency (above the state’s 48.3%), 4th grade math drops to just 36.5%—a 22.5-point plunge that isn’t seen at the district or state level, and it’s a recent change (4th grade was at 57.6% just two years ago). 5th grade math (39.5%) also trails the state. This suggests a possible challenge with the current cohort or instructional shifts, not a long-term pattern. Compared to nearby schools, Comer sits mid-pack: Ila Elementary leads the district, while Hull-Sanford Elementary and Colbert Elementary are close rivals. If math improves, Comer is well-positioned to regain its former 4-star standing.

419

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,220

Per pupil spending ?

95.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

565 Gholston St
Comer, GA 30629

(706) 783-2797

District: Madison County

Students who attend Comer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Madison County Middle School
High:	Madison County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

African American:

12.9%

Asian:

9.5%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (65th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg52%

Georgia avg47%

430^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Elementary Schools in the Madison County

49^th of 201Madison 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	60.1	430 of 1219	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.0	503 of 1238	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	66.9	382 of 1236	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.4	295 of 1223	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	261 of 1220	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	216 of 1214	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.3	211 of 1234	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	271 of 1209	77.6%	★★★★☆
2017	68.6	331 of 1205	72.5%	★★★★☆
2016	75.9	256 of 1233	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	78.3	230 of 1240	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	76.8	255 of 1231	79.3%	★★★★☆
2013	82.9	123 of 1225	90.0%	★★★★★
2012	84.2	96 of 1201	92.0%	★★★★★
2011	81.9	167 of 1212	86.2%	★★★★☆
2010	78.1	226 of 1183	80.9%	★★★★☆
2009	75.2	245 of 1133	78.4%	★★★★☆
2008	67.4	377 of 1134	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	80.3	170 of 1125	84.9%	★★★★☆
2006	86.2	75 of 1101	93.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	456 of 1186	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.4	544 of 1224	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.6	296 of 1223	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	310 of 1212	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	276 of 1206	77.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	63.0	389 of 1183	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.9	447 of 1225	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	467 of 1220	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.6	291 of 1210	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	255 of 1209	78.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	171 of 465	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.0	151 of 565	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	53.6	185 of 487	62.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	34.9	465 of 700	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.1	530 of 769	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.4	374 of 772	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.9	365 of 775	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.4	339 of 779	56.5%	★★★☆☆

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)67th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)62nd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)34th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science63%+18 vs state

Mathematics44%-3 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Amazing school!! I've stayed in the area for the sole purpose of my kids to attend Comer Elementary School! 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	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
Comer Elementary School	Public	K-5	565 Gholston St	Comer	30629	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 783-2797	419	37	11.4	95.2%	275 (65.6%)	54 (12.9%)	34 (8.1%)	40 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	60.1	430^th of 1219 public elementary schools	64.7%		55	503^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	59.4%	73	59.0	36.5	39.5	62.7	$17,220	$1,087	$16,134
Danielsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Madison St	Danielsville	30633	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 795-2181	709	55	12.9	90.3%	555 (78.3%)	29 (4.1%)	82 (11.6%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.9%)	58.4	448^th of 1219 public elementary schools	63.2%		61.7	418^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.2%	30	51.1	48.7	42.5	50.6	$16,644	$1,209	$15,434
Colbert Elementary School	Public	K-5	255 Colbert School Rd	Colbert	30628	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 788-2341	443	43	10.2	87.6%	253 (57.1%)	63 (14.2%)	91 (20.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)	58.5	445^th of 1219 public elementary schools	63.5%		63.6	397^th of 1238 public elementary schools	67.9%	48	36.5	55.7	43.0	63.1	$16,845	$1,098	$15,746
Hull-Sanford Elementary School	Public	K-5	9193 Fortson Store Rd	Hull	30646	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 353-7888	494	45	10.9	100.0%	228 (46.2%)	100 (20.2%)	120 (24.3%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.1%)	61.7	412^th of 1219 public elementary schools	66.2%		55.3	496^th of 1238 public elementary schools	59.9%	84	63.3	51.2	46.3	41.4	$17,637	$1,279	$16,358
Winterville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Cherokee Rd	Winterville	30683	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5222	343	37	9.2	93.6%	66 (19.2%)	139 (40.5%)	122 (35.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	29.7	840^th of 1219 public elementary schools	31.1%		23.4	955^th of 1238 public elementary schools	22.9%	115	47.6	39.6	23.8	19.1	$24,243	$1,255	$22,988
Ila Elementary School	Public	K-5	150 Sewell Mill Rd	Danielsville	30633	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 789-3445	428	35	12.4	80.8%	357 (83.4%)	4 (0.9%)	45 (10.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	84.3	185^th of 1219 public elementary schools	84.8%		82.7	205^th of 1238 public elementary schools	83.4%	20	68.9	64.6	59.7	62.5	$14,759	$1,044	$13,715
Oglethorpe County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 Comer Rd	Lexington	30648	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8194	559	52	10.6	89.4%	370 (66.2%)	85 (15.2%)	61 (10.9%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)								(n/a)					$16,147	$1,095	$15,051
Oglethorpe County Elementary School	Public	3-5	15 Fairground Rd	Lexington	30648	Oglethorpe County	Oglethorpe County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 743-8750	521	42	12.3	86.0%	344 (66.0%)	65 (12.5%)	68 (13.1%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.5%)	60.4	428^th of 1219 public elementary schools	64.9%		56.8	480^th of 1238 public elementary schools	61.2%	52	42.0	43.9	59.8	54.0	$13,682	$826	$12,856
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Danielsville Rd	Athens	30601	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5203	392	41	9.6	100.0%	17 (4.3%)	81 (20.7%)	288 (73.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	32.5	791^st of 1219 public elementary schools	35.1%		28.9	859^th of 1238 public elementary schools	30.6%	68	46.5	42.9	32.6	17.6	$24,593	$1,818	$22,774
Elbert County Elementary School	Public	3-5	1150 Athens Tech Rd	Elberton	30635	Elbert County	Elbert County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 213-4600	633	46	13.6	100.0%	300 (47.4%)	217 (34.3%)	73 (11.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.8%)	58.5	447^th of 1219 public elementary schools	63.3%		50.2	561^st of 1238 public elementary schools	54.7%	114	49.5	52.5	41.9	49.4	$13,763	$1,874	$11,889

Frequently Asked Questions about Comer Elementary School

How many students attend Comer Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 419 students attended Comer Elementary School.

What district is Comer Elementary School in?

Madison County

What schools do graduates of Comer Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Madison County Middle School
High : Madison County High School

What is the racial makeup of Comer Elementary School?

Students at Comer Elementary School are 66% White, 13% African American, 10% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Comer Elementary School a good school?

Comer Elementary School ranks 430^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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