Summary:
Zip code 30220, serving the Grantville area of Georgia, is home to just one school: Glanton Elementary, a PK-5 school with 271 students in the highly regarded Coweta County district.
Glanton Elementary is a school on the rise. Its state ranking has jumped from the 32nd percentile two years ago to the 62nd percentile today—a remarkable 30-point climb. The school serves a population where nearly 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet it has still managed to post strong gains. In math, 3rd and 4th graders outperform state averages (55.5% and 65.9% proficient, respectively), while 4th grade math actually beats the district average. The school also shines in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 14.0%—well below both the district (19.2%) and state (17.7%) figures. Per-student spending is high at $19,595, and the 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio allows for more individualized attention.
The biggest challenge is 5th grade. Only 30.5% of 5th graders are proficient in math, compared to 52.0% district-wide, and science proficiency sits at 38.9% versus 52.1% for the district. This gap has persisted for two straight years, suggesting a systemic issue at the upper elementary level rather than a one-year blip. Additionally, while current ELA scores aren't yet available, last year's 4th grade ELA proficiency was just 21.6%—a 24.6-point deficit versus the district. Despite these trouble spots, the school's overall trajectory is positive, and its strong attendance and improving rankings suggest that targeted support for 5th grade—and continued focus on literacy—could help close the remaining gaps. For parents, this is a school with clear momentum, strong early-grade math, and a dedicated investment in student success, but one that needs attention at the upper elementary level.
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