Summary:
Zip code 30558 in Maysville, GA, is home to a single elementary school, Maysville Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 within the highly ranked Jackson County School District.
Maysville Elementary is a school on a clear upward trajectory, improving its state ranking by 165 positions over two years to reach the 66th percentile of Georgia elementary schools. The school’s standout strength is mathematics, where it outperforms the state average in every grade level—most notably in 4th grade, where 64.3% of students are proficient compared to 50.1% statewide. However, 5th-grade science is a significant weakness, with only 28.8% of students proficient versus 44.2% statewide, a gap of more than 15 points. English Language Arts performance is mixed, with the school meeting or exceeding state averages in 3rd and 5th grades but lagging its district in all grades. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 78.42% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, yet it maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.4%—nearly half the state average of 17.7%—suggesting strong engagement despite economic challenges.
Resource investment appears to be a key factor in the school’s success. Maysville Elementary spends $17,195 per student and maintains an excellent 11:1 student-teacher ratio, both of which likely contribute to its improving academic performance. While the school trails its district in most subjects, the district itself is ranked in the 81st percentile statewide, providing a strong educational ecosystem. For parents, this is a school that excels in math, is working to address science instruction, and demonstrates that high-poverty schools can achieve strong outcomes with dedicated staffing and community support. The primary opportunity for growth lies in 5th-grade science, where targeted intervention could yield significant gains.
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