Summary:
Zip code 30810, serving the Gibson, Georgia area, is home to two schools within the Glascock County district, which together serve 580 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 69th percentile statewide, with both schools sharing a single campus and benefiting from notably small class sizes at roughly 12.5 students per teacher.
Glascock County Elementary School (PK-5) is the standout performer, having made a dramatic leap in state ranking from the 41st to the 64th percentile in a single year. Its math scores are exceptional, with 3rd graders hitting 65.2% proficiency—nearly 17 points above the state average—and 7th graders at 68.1%, a 26-point advantage. In contrast, Glascock County Middle/High School (6-12) shows steady, more modest growth, climbing 74 ranking spots over three years. While the secondary school also excels in math (8th grade at 66% proficiency), it struggles significantly in social studies, with only 4% of students proficient in U.S. History compared to the state's 38.5%—the largest gap in the data. Science results are mixed: 8th grade exceeds state averages, but 5th grade and Biology lag behind.
Both schools face challenges with chronic absenteeism, affecting 21.3% of elementary and 25.2% of secondary students, well above the state's 17.7%. Economically, 48-60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet per-student spending of roughly $15,500 appears efficiently allocated given the strong math outcomes. The district's overall trajectory is positive, with the elementary school's remarkable improvement and the secondary school's consistent gains suggesting effective instructional strategies. For parents, this district offers a clear strength in mathematics across all grade levels, but families should be aware of the social studies gaps and absenteeism rates when considering these schools.
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