Summary:
Zip code 30161 in Rome, Georgia is served by five elementary schools—Johnson Elementary, Model Elementary, East Central Elementary, Main Elementary, and Anna K. Davie Elementary—spanning grades PK-4 or PK-6 across the Floyd County and Rome City districts, with a combined enrollment of roughly 2,295 students.
There is a dramatic performance gap between the two districts. Johnson Elementary is the clear standout, ranking #21 in the state (98th percentile) with 86-89% math proficiency and chronic absenteeism of just 6.2%. Model Elementary also performs well, ranking in the 83rd percentile with math scores around 75%. In contrast, the Rome City schools lag significantly. East Central Elementary is the strongest of the three, ranking in the 73rd percentile and beating its district average in every grade level despite 90.66% poverty. Anna K. Davie Elementary sits in the 30th percentile, while Main Elementary ranks near the bottom at #1,082 (11th percentile) with math proficiency below 25% and chronic absenteeism at 18.9%.
Notably, higher spending does not translate to better outcomes—Anna K. Davie spends the most per student ($18,413) yet ranks far below Johnson, which spends the least ($14,945). Poverty strongly correlates with performance, but East Central proves that targeted interventions can overcome economic barriers, achieving near-state-average results despite 90%+ poverty. Attendance also matters: the three schools with absenteeism below 7% all show improving or stable rankings, while Main's high absenteeism aligns with its struggles. For parents, Johnson and Model offer the strongest academics, East Central is a promising choice within Rome City, and Main faces significant challenges that warrant careful consideration.
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