Summary:
Zip code 30421 in Collins, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, North Tattnall Elementary School, which enrolls 831 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Tattnall County school district.
North Tattnall Elementary is a high-poverty school—100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—yet it shows meaningful academic momentum. The school has climbed from the 24th percentile in state rankings (2023-2024) to the 39th percentile (2025-2026), a jump of 214 positions over two years. In the most recent testing cycle, the school outperformed its district in all three math grade levels, with 4th grade proficiency at 38.5% (4.5 points above the district) and 5th grade at 35.1% (4.5 points above). Science is a standout: 5th-grade proficiency reached 38.4%, exceeding the district average by 11.5 percentage points. Year-over-year math gains were substantial, with 5th grade improving by 11.3 points and 4th grade by 8.8 points. The school also benefits from a favorable 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,878.
Despite these strengths, challenges remain. Chronic absenteeism sits at 19.9%, above both the district (18.3%) and state (17.7%) averages. English Language Arts proficiency, based on the most recent available data (2024-2025), trails district and state averages at every grade level, with 4th grade lagging the state by 16.4 percentage points. The upcoming December ELA release will be critical to see if literacy gains match the progress seen in math and science. For parents, this school offers a dedicated, well-resourced environment with clear upward momentum, but attendance and literacy are areas to watch closely.
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