Summary:
Zip code 30575 in Talmo, Georgia, is served by a single public elementary school, North Jackson Elementary School, which enrolls 517 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Jackson County School District.
North Jackson Elementary is a stable, mid-performing school with a consistent 3-star rating over the past three years, ranking near the 60th percentile statewide. Its standout strength is attendance: the chronic absenteeism rate of 8.1% is less than half the state average of 17.7%, and the favorable 12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio supports individualized attention. The school serves a predominantly lower-income population, with 63% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, yet it maintains near-state-average performance in most subjects. The most encouraging trend is in 3rd grade math, which jumped 12.4 percentage points to 49.3% proficiency, now slightly above the state average. However, 5th grade performance is a concern, with math dropping 8.5 points to 47.3% and science falling sharply by 14.1 points to 37.5%, well below the state average of 44.2%. In the most recent English Language Arts data (2024-2025), proficiency improves by grade—25% in 3rd, 35.6% in 4th, and 50% in 5th—though early-grade literacy remains a significant weakness, with 3rd grade ELA trailing the district by nearly 18 points.
Compared to its district, North Jackson consistently trails in most subjects, particularly in 3rd grade math (11 points below) and 5th grade science (8.3 points below), but it exceeds state averages in 5th grade math and several other areas, reflecting the district's overall high performance. Per-student spending is robust at $15,052, yet outcomes remain modest, suggesting potential for more targeted investments in upper elementary science and early literacy. Overall, this is a reliable school with strong attendance and improving early math, but families should be aware of the notable 5th grade declines and the need for continued support in early-grade reading.
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