Schools in Zip Code 30410

Zip code 30410 in Ailey, GA, is served by a single school, Montgomery County Elementary School, which enrolls 435 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Montgomery County district.

This school stands out for its universal poverty indicator—100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—yet it also boasts a favorable 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending of $17,242, well above the typical Georgia range. Academically, the picture is mixed. In 2025-2026 math scores, 3rd graders nearly matched the state average (46.9% vs. 48.3% proficient), but proficiency drops sharply by grade: 4th graders trail by 11 points and 5th graders by 20 points. Science in 5th grade is also below state norms (37.3% vs. 44.2%). The most recent ELA data (2024-2025) shows persistent weakness, with proficiency rates of 20-24% across grades—roughly half the state average. Notably, the school has shown strong recent gains: 3rd-grade math jumped 11.7 points year-over-year, and 5th-grade science improved by 10.2 points, helping the school’s state ranking recover from 883rd to 724th.

For parents, the key takeaway is that this school invests heavily in its students and maintains better-than-average attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.0% versus the state’s 17.7%. However, academic outcomes lag state averages, especially in upper elementary grades and ELA. The widening math gap by 5th grade suggests a need for earlier intervention, while the recent improvements in younger grades and science indicate that targeted efforts may be paying off. Despite high spending and small class sizes, the school faces significant challenges tied to its high-poverty population, and parents should expect that extra support at home may be necessary to help children stay on track, particularly in reading and math as they advance.