Summary:
There are six elementary schools serving grades PK through 6 in zip code 30705 (Chatsworth, Georgia), all part of the Murray County district, which serves a high-poverty area where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Northwest Elementary School is the clear standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide. Its 5th grade science proficiency of 77.2% is extraordinary—more than 33 points above the state average and nearly double the district rate. Chatsworth Elementary School is the second-strongest performer, ranking in the 68th percentile with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (13.2%) and strong 5th grade math scores (56.6% proficiency). Woodlawn Elementary School showed the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 53rd to 67th percentile in one year, with solid 3rd grade math (60.7%) and 5th grade science (50.7%). Spring Place Elementary School sits in the middle (50th percentile), while Coker Elementary School (46th percentile) and Eton Elementary School (37th percentile) lag behind, with Eton posting the lowest science proficiency in the group at just 14.9%.
Across the district, 5th grade math is a consistent weak spot—most schools see proficiency drop sharply from 3rd to 5th grade, though Chatsworth and Northwest buck this trend. Chronic absenteeism varies widely, from 13.2% at Chatsworth to 26.5% at Coker, yet Northwest performs best despite a 24.8% rate, suggesting school-level factors matter more than attendance alone. Spending per student ranges from $11,938 (Eton) to $14,481 (Woodlawn), but higher spending does not guarantee better results. The district overall is improving—most schools climbed in state rankings over the past two years—but the wide gaps in science and math achievement between schools highlight opportunities for cross-school learning and targeted support.
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