Summary:
Zip code 31005 in Bonaire, Georgia, is served by three elementary schools within the Houston County School District, collectively educating about 1,701 students across a unique structure that includes a primary school, a standalone elementary, and a combined PK-5 school.
Families in this area have strong options, but Bonaire Elementary School is the clear academic leader. It has ranked in the top 10% of Georgia elementary schools for three consecutive years, climbing from 121st to 95th statewide. Its 4th-grade math proficiency rate of 84.3% is a standout, exceeding the state average by 34 points and outpacing Hilltop Elementary School by nearly 28 points. Bonaire Elementary also achieves these results while spending the least per student ($12,634) of the three schools. Bonaire Primary School, serving PK-2, has no test rankings but feeds directly into Bonaire Elementary, creating a cohesive pipeline that appears to benefit student achievement. Hilltop Elementary, while not matching Bonaire Elementary's elite status, is a solid 4-star school that exceeds district and state averages in most subjects. Its 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 71.1% is actually the highest single-subject score among all three schools, and it achieves this despite serving a student population with a much higher free/reduced lunch rate (71.7% versus 38.9% at Bonaire Elementary).
Across the board, chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at all three schools—ranging from 9.3% to 11.4%, well below the district and state averages. This consistency, combined with strong test scores, makes 31005 a reliable choice for elementary education. While Bonaire Elementary is the standout performer, Hilltop's success in 5th-grade ELA and its efficient use of higher per-student spending ($14,795) show that both schools offer quality instruction. For parents, the data suggests that regardless of which of these schools their child attends, they are likely to receive an education that exceeds state norms.
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