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L. K. Moss Elementary School

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L. K. Moss Elementary School ranks 926 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

926^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

L. K. Moss Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Buena Vista, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 599 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

L. K. Moss Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average in Milestones Assessment scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 17.7% compared to the state average of 34.9%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.5% to 95.99% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,501 in 2016-2017 to $10,491 in 2018-2019, this level of spending is still below the state average.

When comparing L. K. Moss Elementary School to the nearby schools, such as Webster County Elementary/Middle School, Schley County Elementary School, and Chattahoochee County Education Center, it becomes clear that L. K. Moss is the lowest-performing school in the region. Schley County Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with Milestones Assessment scores significantly above the state average. Additionally, L. K. Moss Elementary School's performance has been declining over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and the consistent drop in its Milestones Assessment scores.

606

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,747

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1707 Pineville Rd
Buena Vista, GA 31803

(229) 649-5567

District: Marion County

Students who attend L. K. Moss Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Marion County Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.7%

African American:

30.0%

Hispanic:

15.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2015 → 25th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (27% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 35 percentile points since 2015

!English Language Arts scores 18 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg27%

Georgia avg42%

926^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 34 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to bottom 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

152^nd of 206Marion 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	25.3	926 of 1238	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.8	858 of 1248	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.4	827 of 1242	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.4	699 of 1244	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.7	683 of 1214	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.0	713 of 1234	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.2	746 of 1209	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.4	670 of 1205	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.5	574 of 1233	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.8	501 of 1240	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.1	570 of 1231	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.3	607 of 1225	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.7	562 of 1201	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	594 of 1212	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.7	528 of 1183	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.5	400 of 1133	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.8	532 of 1134	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.7	603 of 1125	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.4	543 of 1101	50.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics31%-14 vs state

Science29%-14 vs state

English Language Arts21%-18 vs state

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Schools Near L. K. Moss Elementary School

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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)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
L. K. Moss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Pineville Rd	Buena Vista	31803	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 649-5567	606	40	15.0	100.0%	295 (48.7%)	182 (30.0%)	95 (15.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)	25.3	926^th of 1238 public elementary schools	25.2%		29.8	858^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.3%	68	17.7	22.1	22.8		39.6	20.9	32.6		29.3			$13,747	$2,255	$11,492
Chattahoochee County Education Center	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Merrell St	Cusseta	31805	Chattahoochee County	Chattahoochee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 989-3648	285	23	12.2	94.7%	149 (52.3%)	82 (28.8%)	24 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.5%)	51	551^st of 1238 public elementary schools	55.5%		56.4	485^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.1%	66	31.6	29.4	41.0		44.7	32.4	46.2		56.4			$17,615	$1,160	$16,455
Schley County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1997 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0550	604	42	14.2	51.2%	461 (76.3%)	82 (13.6%)	31 (5.1%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	78.7	248^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.7	182^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	85.4%	66	58.0	44.8	62.3		58.4	49.0	63.6		64.9			$14,115	$845	$13,271
Webster County Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	7168 Washington St	Preston	31824	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 828-3365	170	19	9.1	100.0%	78 (45.9%)	72 (42.4%)	10 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	22.7	962^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	22.3%		26.1	912^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.9%	50		30.4	20.0	31.8		26.1	13.3	54.5	33.3	4.5	0.0	$23,809	$2,018	$21,791

Frequently Asked Questions about L. K. Moss Elementary School

What district is L. K. Moss Elementary School in?

Marion County

What schools do graduates of L. K. Moss Elementary School attend?

Students who attend L. K. Moss Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Marion County Middle/High School

How many students attend L. K. Moss Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 606 students attended L. K. Moss Elementary School.

Is L. K. Moss Elementary School a good school?

L. K. Moss Elementary School ranks 926^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of L. K. Moss Elementary School?

Students at L. K. Moss Elementary School are 49% White, 30% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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