Summary:
Zip code 30622 in Bogart, Georgia, is served by three elementary schools spanning pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, offering families a striking contrast in educational experiences across two different school districts.
Families in this area have access to two exceptional schools within the Oconee County district. Rocky Branch Elementary School is the top performer, ranking 64th statewide (95th percentile) with standout 3rd-grade math scores where 88.2% of students are proficient—nearly 40 points above the state average. Malcom Bridge Elementary School is nearly its equal, ranking 68th statewide (94th percentile) and showing particular strength in 4th-grade math (80% proficient). Both schools have maintained remarkable stability in their rankings over three years, with chronic absenteeism around 4%—far below the 17.7% state average. The third option, Cleveland Road Elementary School in the Clarke County district, ranks 569th statewide (53rd percentile) but shows the most dramatic momentum, jumping 265 spots in a single year—including a 38.6-point surge in 3rd-grade math proficiency.
The most striking finding is the spending paradox: Cleveland Road spends $30,137 per student—more than double the $12,655-$13,310 spent at the Oconee County schools—and maintains an 8:1 student-teacher ratio versus roughly 13.5:1 elsewhere, yet still trails significantly in test scores. This reflects the school's 100% free/reduced lunch population compared to 18-29% at its neighbors, highlighting how poverty creates challenges that money alone cannot solve. Still, Cleveland Road's chronic absenteeism (8.3%) remains less than half the state average, and its 5th-grade science scores (42.1%) nearly match the state average. For parents prioritizing top-tier academic performance, the Oconee County schools are clearly exceptional choices; for those valuing intensive support and recent improvement, Cleveland Road offers a resource-rich environment showing real progress.
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