Schools in Zip Code 30436

ZIP code 30436, serving the Lyons, Georgia area, is home to 5 schools within the Toombs County School District, including three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The clear standout in this area is Toombs Central Elementary School, which ranks in the 79th percentile statewide (4 stars) and dramatically outperforms its peers. Its 5th grade science proficiency rate of 74.1% is 30 points above the state average, and its 4th grade math proficiency of 68.5% exceeds the state by 18.4 points. Notably, Toombs Central also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 14.6%, well below the district average of 22.2%. Lyons Upper Elementary is a solid mid-tier performer, ranking in the 65th percentile, with strong 3rd grade math (65.6% proficiency, 17.3 points above state) and 5th grade science (58%, 13.8 points above state). However, the two schools show diverging strengths—Toombs Central excels in 4th and 5th grades while Lyons Upper dominates in 3rd grade.

The middle and high school years present significant challenges. Toombs County Middle School shows a troubling decline in math proficiency, dropping from 38.4% in 6th grade to just 23.3% in 8th grade—23 points below the state average—while also having the district's highest chronic absenteeism at 27.1%. Toombs County High School boasts a strong 94% graduation rate and low 1.3% dropout rate, but its test scores lag significantly, with US History proficiency at just 19.7% compared to the state's 38.5%. Both elementary schools showed dramatic year-over-year improvements in 3rd grade math, suggesting recent interventions are working with younger students, though resource allocation questions remain as the middle school spends the least per student ($11,463) while showing the most concerning trends.