Summary:
Zip code 30809 in Evans, Georgia, a suburb of Augusta, is home to eight elementary schools serving grades PK-5 (with one extending to 8th grade) and a combined enrollment of roughly 5,344 students, making it one of the state's most academically competitive areas.
Families in this zip code have exceptional options, as all seven traditional public schools rank in the top 12% of Georgia elementary schools. Parkway Elementary School leads the pack, ranking 35th statewide (97th percentile) with remarkable math proficiency rates—85.3% in 3rd grade, nearly 37 points above the state average—and science proficiency (80.2%) that nearly doubles the state figure. River Ridge Elementary follows closely at 45th, excelling in 5th-grade math (80.3%) and leading the zip code in science (85.9%). Lewiston Elementary (80th), Riverside Elementary (110th), Greenbrier Elementary (122nd), Blue Ridge Elementary (139th), and Evans Elementary School (149th) all maintain 4- or 5-star ratings. The outlier is SAIL Charter Academy - School for Arts-Infused Learning, ranking 395th (68th percentile) with 3rd-grade math at 39.7%, though it shows strength in Algebra I (81.3% proficiency).
Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low across the area—Greenbrier's 4.5% rate is nearly four times better than the state's 17.7%—and math performance consistently exceeds state averages. However, notable variations exist: Greenbrier's science proficiency dropped 19.5 points to 56.3%, while Evans shows a persistent 4th-grade math dip (63.2%). Socioeconomic factors don't tell a simple story—Parkway achieves its top ranking with the lowest spending ($11,641 per student), while Blue Ridge, with the highest poverty rate (48.53%), spends the most ($14,192) yet ranks lower. The Columbia County district ranks 17th statewide (92nd percentile, 5 stars), confirming this area's reputation for exceptional elementary education.
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