Schools in Zip Code 30401

Schools in zip code 30401 (Swainsboro, GA) serve approximately 2,852 students across four public schools—Swainsboro Primary School (PK-2), Swainsboro Elementary School (3-5), Swainsboro Middle School (6-8), and Swainsboro High School (9-12)—all part of the Emanuel County district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 65th percentile statewide.

These schools share a high-poverty profile (97.7–100% free/reduced lunch) but maintain favorable student-teacher ratios (12.6–13.9:1) and per-student spending between $12,904 and $13,849. The standout story is district-wide math improvement: every grade level gained year-over-year, with dramatic jumps at 3rd grade (+16.2 points), 5th grade (+12.8 points), and 8th grade (+16.8 points). Swainsboro Elementary School showed the biggest ranking climb (26th to 37th percentile) and has the lowest chronic absenteeism (15.1%), while Swainsboro High School posted strong Algebra I gains (37.9% to 45.9%, now near the state average) and Biology improvement (+8.2 points). However, the high school's U.S. History proficiency fell sharply (-12.6 points) to 30.8%, well below the district's 40.4%, and its graduation rate (86.2%) trails both district and state averages.

Notable concerns include a "3rd grade success, 4th grade slump" pattern at the elementary school (50.8% vs. 29.9% math proficiency), and 7th grade math remains the weakest subject area at 22.2% proficiency—nearly 20 points below the state—with minimal improvement. Swainsboro Primary School has the highest chronic absenteeism (19.5%) among the four schools, which is concerning for its youngest learners. Despite these challenges, all three schools with ranking data improved their percentile positions, indicating systemic progress across the district. The high school's chronic absenteeism (22.1%) is highest, yet it still achieved strong academic gains, suggesting factors beyond attendance are driving recent improvements.