Summary:
Zip code 30477, serving the Wadley area of Jefferson County, Georgia, is home to just one school: Carver Elementary School, a PK-5 elementary school with 197 students where 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
Carver Elementary School is showing remarkable momentum, particularly in mathematics. The school jumped from the 20th percentile (1-star rating) in 2024-2025 to the 50th percentile (2-star rating) in 2025-2026, climbing 371 spots in state rankings. The most dramatic gains came in 3rd grade math, where proficiency more than doubled from 37.5% to 73.3% — now well above both the district (32.5%) and state (48.3%) averages. Fourth grade math also surged to 57.7%, surpassing state averages. However, 5th grade math dipped slightly to 29.6%, well below the state average of 44.1%, creating an unusual pattern where younger students outperform older ones. Science proficiency remains a persistent challenge at 21.4%, less than half the state average, with essentially no improvement year-over-year. English Language Arts scores from 2024-2025 showed significant gaps, particularly in 3rd grade (8.3% proficiency vs. 34.9% statewide), though updated ELA data is expected in December.
The school benefits from substantial resources: per-student spending of $20,302 and a favorable 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Chronic absenteeism (17.8%) is right at the state average and better than the Jefferson County district average (21.9%). Carver also outperforms its district in 3rd and 4th grade math, positioning it as a relative bright spot within a district that holds a 1-star rating. For parents, this is a school with clear upward momentum and strong recent math gains in lower grades, but with ongoing challenges in science and ELA that will be important to monitor as new data becomes available.
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