Summary:
Zip code 30642 (Greensboro, Georgia) is home to one elementary school, Lake Oconee Charter, a PK-8 charter school serving 873 students within the Greene County district.
Lake Oconee Charter is a standout performer, earning 4 stars and ranking in the 78th–84th percentile statewide for three consecutive years. Despite 80.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school exceeds state proficiency averages in nearly every subject. Mathematics is a particular strength, with proficiency rates outpacing the state by 4 to 27 percentage points across all grades in 2025-2026. The school's Algebra I End of Course results are exceptional—96.4% proficiency, nearly double the district (49.7%) and state (48.1%) averages, following a perfect 100% rate the prior year. Third grade math saw a dramatic 27-point jump to 75.6% proficiency. The school also excels in 8th grade Social Studies (71.8% vs. 40.2% statewide) and maintains a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.7%, less than one-third of the state average.
The most significant concern is 8th grade Science, where proficiency fell to just 13.4% in 2025-2026—a drop of nearly 8 points from the prior year and well below the state average of 29.7%. The school also trails the state in 8th grade Physical Science (51.1% vs. 60.9%). This sharp contrast to the school's otherwise strong performance suggests a targeted weakness in upper-grade science instruction. With a favorable 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending of $17,482, the school has strong resources. While it consistently outperforms its district by 10–30 points across most subjects, the science decline warrants attention. Overall, Lake Oconee Charter demonstrates that high-poverty schools can achieve strong academic results, though upper-grade science remains a clear area for improvement.
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