Summary:
There are five elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 in zip code 30252 (McDonough, GA), all part of the Henry County school district, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 30th percentile statewide.
East Lake Elementary is the clear standout in this area, ranking 278th in Georgia (77th percentile, 4 stars) and outperforming every other school by wide margins. Its 4th grade math proficiency (70.9%) is nearly triple that of Tussahaw Elementary (23.7%), and it also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (9.5%)—less than half the district average. Timber Ridge Elementary is the second-strongest performer, ranking 506th (58th percentile, 3 stars) with particularly strong 5th grade results (51.2% in both math and science). Ola Elementary School and Rock Spring Elementary perform near district averages, with Rock Spring showing the best student-teacher ratio (13.3) and moderate absenteeism (11.2%). Tussahaw is the major concern, ranking 1,139th (7th percentile, 0 stars) with the highest poverty rate (78.4% free/reduced lunch), highest absenteeism (19.6%), and alarmingly low scores—its 5th grade math proficiency of 10.9% is less than a quarter of the state average.
The data reveals a strong link between attendance and achievement, as the schools with the lowest absenteeism consistently post the highest scores. Interestingly, per-student spending shows no correlation with outcomes—East Lake spends the most ($14,024) and performs best, but Tussahaw spends nearly as much ($13,934) with the worst results. Most schools in this zip code fall below state averages, though East Lake and Timber Ridge exceed them in several subjects, proving that high achievement is possible within this district. For parents, East Lake is the top choice academically, while Timber Ridge offers solid consistency; Tussahaw may warrant closer investigation regarding attendance and support services.
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