Summary:
Zip code 30805 in Blythe, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, Blythe Elementary School, which enrolls 333 students in grades PK through 5 within the Richmond County district.
Blythe Elementary is a clear standout within its district, outperforming Richmond County averages in every subject and grade level, often by double-digit margins. For example, in 5th grade Science, 44.1% of students are proficient compared to just 20.0% district-wide—a rate that essentially matches the state average. The school also showed remarkable year-over-year improvement in 4th grade Math, jumping from 25.0% to 41.3% proficiency. However, the school serves a 100% economically disadvantaged population, and its overall state ranking remains in the lower-middle tier, improving from the 31st to 38th percentile over three years. With a favorable 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $16,690, the school has solid resources, yet most proficiency rates still trail state averages.
The most pressing concern is chronic absenteeism, which affects 32.5% of students—nearly double the state rate of 17.7%. This likely hinders academic progress despite the school's positive momentum. While current-year ELA data is not yet available, last year's results showed the school was within 3 points of the state average in 5th grade ELA. Overall, Blythe Elementary School is a relative bright spot in a struggling district, with strong science performance and improving math scores, but addressing attendance will be critical to unlocking further gains and closing the gap with state benchmarks.
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