Summary:
Zip code 30233 in Jackson, Georgia, is home to three elementary schools—Stark Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, and Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School—all serving grades PK-5 within the Butts County district, where every student qualifies for free/reduced lunch.
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking in the 69th percentile statewide (382nd of 1,219 schools) with a 3-star rating. It has jumped 287 spots in two years and leads the group in 4th grade math (64.7% proficient, nearly 15 points above the state), 5th grade math (45.6%), and 5th grade science (44.2%, matching the state average). It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism (11.9%) and the best resources: highest per-student spending ($15,790) and lowest student-teacher ratio (12.6). Stark Elementary School sits in the middle with a 55th percentile ranking and 3 stars, excelling in 3rd grade math (59.1%, well above the state's 48.3%) but declining by 5th grade (37.8%). Jackson Elementary School is the lowest performer, ranking in the 16th percentile with a 1-star rating, and trails the district and state in nearly every subject—its 5th grade science proficiency (20.5%) is less than half the state rate.
Key takeaways: Daughtry's dramatic improvement shows that high-poverty schools can succeed with targeted investment, as it spends $1,324 more per student than Jackson and has a lower student-teacher ratio. Stark's early-grade strength suggests effective instruction that fades in upper grades, while Jackson's higher chronic absenteeism (15.0%) may contribute to its struggles. All three schools have absenteeism below district and state averages, and science performance lags math across the board. For parents, Daughtry offers the strongest outcomes, Stark provides solid mid-tier performance, and Jackson may benefit from studying its higher-performing district peers.
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