Summary:
Zip code 30633 in Danielsville, Georgia, is home to two elementary schools—Danielsville Elementary School and Ila Elementary School—serving roughly 1,137 students in Pre-K through 5th grade within the Madison County school district, a 4-star district ranked in the top quarter of Georgia.
Ila Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking in the 85th percentile statewide (185th of 1,219 schools) and earning 4 stars. It outperforms both district and state averages in every subject and grade, with 3rd grade math proficiency at 68.9% versus the state's 48.3%, and 5th grade science at 62.5% versus the state's 44.2%. This is especially notable given that over 80% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch. In contrast, Danielsville Elementary School ranks in the 63rd percentile (448th of 1,219) with 3 stars, and consistently trails its district average—by 4.5 points in 3rd grade math, 2.6 points in 4th grade math, and 5 points in 5th grade science. The performance gap between the two schools is substantial, reaching 22.1 percentage points in 4th grade math (64.6% vs. 48.7%).
Both schools share some strengths: they exceed state averages in 5th grade science, and both have chronic absenteeism rates below the district (18.2%) and state (17.7%) averages—Danielsville at 12.8% and Ila at 15.4%. Interestingly, Danielsville Elementary spends $1,885 more per student ($16,644 vs. $14,759) yet achieves lower scores, suggesting resource deployment matters more than total spending. Ila's ranking has improved from the 79th to 85th percentile over three years, while Danielsville's has remained flat. For parents, Ila offers a proven track record of high achievement despite economic challenges, while Danielsville provides solid, near-state-average performance with room for growth.
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