Summary:
Zip code 30731 in Menlo, Georgia, is served by a single public school, Menlo Elementary School, which enrolls 352 students in grades PK through 8 as part of the Chattooga County school district.
Menlo Elementary School is showing promising momentum, climbing 250 spots in the state ranking to the 50th percentile (3 stars) for 2025-2026. The school’s biggest strength is its exceptional 3rd grade math performance, with 64.7% of students proficient—far exceeding both the district (28.5%) and state (48.3%) averages, and a remarkable 27-point improvement over the prior year. However, a clear pattern emerges as students advance: math proficiency drops sharply in 6th grade (21.0%) before recovering somewhat by 8th grade (44.2%). The school outperforms its district in most subjects and grades, including science, but 8th grade social studies remains a significant challenge at just 14.7% proficiency, trailing the state by 25.5 points. A standout bright spot is the school’s chronic absenteeism rate of 8.1%—less than half the district (18.2%) and state (17.7%) averages—which is especially notable given that 72.73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Per-student spending is $12,705 with a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
For parents, this school offers a strong early-elementary foundation, particularly in math, and a positive attendance culture that supports learning. The main areas to watch are the middle-grade transition, where performance dips, and social studies instruction. With the school’s upward trajectory and the current 3rd grade cohort’s strong skills, there is reason for optimism that overall performance will continue to improve in coming years. Note that English Language Arts (ELA) scores for 2025-2026 have not yet been released and will be available in December.
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