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Schley County Elementary School

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Schley County Elementary School ranks 248 th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

248^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Schley County Elementary School in Ellaville, GA, serves approximately 604 students in grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly rated Schley County district, which ranks in the 96th percentile statewide.

This school stands out as a clear academic leader in its region. In the most recent school year, math proficiency rates were well above state averages—61.7% of 3rd graders, 56.3% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders scored proficient, compared to state averages of 48.3%, 50.1%, and 44.1% respectively. The contrast with nearby schools is striking: L. K. Moss Elementary School posted just 39.5% proficiency in 3rd grade math, while Macon County Elementary School saw only 23.5%. Schley County's 5th grade math rate is roughly three times higher than most neighboring schools. The school also excels in science, with 53.2% of 5th graders proficient versus 44.2% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 8.0%—less than half the state average of 17.7%—and far better than Sumter County Elementary School (9.2%) or Webster County Elementary/Middle School (14.8%).

What makes this performance even more impressive is the school's efficiency. Schley County spends $14,115 per student—less than most nearby schools—yet achieves results that rival or exceed schools spending far more. For example, Webster County spends $23,809 per student but posts proficiency rates 30-50 percentage points lower. The school has maintained a 4-star rating for ten consecutive years, never falling below the 78th percentile statewide. While there has been a slight dip from its 2023-2024 peak, the school remains firmly in the top quintile of Georgia elementary schools. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and strong performance across student subgroups, Schley County Elementary offers families a high-quality, consistent educational option that significantly outperforms what is available in surrounding counties.

604

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,115

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1997 US Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806

(229) 937-0550

District: Schley County

Students who attend Schley County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Schley Middle High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

African American:

13.6%

Hispanic:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (60% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Georgia avg47%

248^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 201Schley 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	77.4	248 of 1219	79.7%	★★★★☆
2025	78.7	248 of 1238	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	183 of 1236	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	220 of 1223	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	243 of 1220	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	79.2	233 of 1214	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.6	219 of 1234	82.3%	★★★★☆
2018	75.8	266 of 1209	78.0%	★★★★☆
2017	84.5	167 of 1205	86.1%	★★★★☆
2016	84.9	159 of 1233	87.1%	★★★★☆
2015	81.7	189 of 1240	84.8%	★★★★☆
2014	86.6	34 of 1231	97.2%	★★★★★
2013	84.7	83 of 1225	93.2%	★★★★★
2012	83.1	122 of 1201	89.8%	★★★★☆
2011	84.2	122 of 1212	89.9%	★★★★★
2010	80.4	182 of 1183	84.6%	★★★★☆
2009	80.4	168 of 1133	85.2%	★★★★☆
2008	63.6	434 of 1134	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	450 of 1125	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.4	497 of 1101	54.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2022	97.9	19 of 876	97.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	317 of 1186	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	283 of 1224	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	179 of 1223	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	281 of 1212	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	306 of 1206	74.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	82.3	189 of 1183	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	81.6	210 of 1225	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	192 of 1220	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	186 of 1210	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	197 of 1209	83.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	57.2	294 of 700	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.7	287 of 769	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.7	243 of 772	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	256 of 775	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	294 of 779	62.3%	★★★☆☆

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 (2022)98th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2026)84th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)73rd percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)58th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics62%+15 vs state

Science53%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)					Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Mathematics 7th 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
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%)	77.4	248^th of 1219 public elementary schools	79.7%		78.7	248^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.0%		61.7	56.3	68.0			53.2			$14,115	$845	$13,271
Sumter County Elementary School	Public	2-3	438 Bumphead Rd	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-7835	539	44	12.3	100.0%	35 (6.5%)	411 (76.3%)	73 (13.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)								(n/a)	25.2								$15,628	$3,411	$12,217
Sumter County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	123 Learning Ln	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-1012	724	57	12.7	100.0%	48 (6.6%)	518 (71.5%)	129 (17.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.3%)								(n/a)									$19,167	$4,094	$15,073
Macon County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Ga Highway 128	Oglethorpe	31068	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-6563	525	35	14.8	100.0%	24 (4.6%)	385 (73.3%)	95 (18.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	18.4	1022^nd of 1219 public elementary schools	16.2%		13.7	1119^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.6%	97	23.5	18.0	20.3			36.5			$15,698	$1,992	$13,706
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%)	24.4	927^th of 1219 public elementary schools	24.0%		25.3	926^th of 1238 public elementary schools	25.2%	1	39.5	20.6	22.7			34.6			$13,747	$2,255	$11,492
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%)	32.2	800^th of 1219 public elementary schools	34.4%		22.7	962^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	22.3%	162	60.0		13.0	25.0	40.0	30.4	6.7	0.0	$23,809	$2,018	$21,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Schley County Elementary School

What district is Schley County Elementary School in?

Schley County

What schools do graduates of Schley County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Schley County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Schley Middle High School

What is the racial makeup of Schley County Elementary School?

Students at Schley County Elementary School are 76% White, 14% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Schley County Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 604 students attended Schley County Elementary School.

Is Schley County Elementary School a good school?

Schley County Elementary School ranks 248^th of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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