Summary:
Zip code 31006, serving the Butler, Georgia area, is home to two elementary schools—Taylor County Primary School (grades PK-2) and Taylor County Elementary (grades 3-5)—which together educate about 586 students in the Taylor County district.
These two schools form a clear progression, with students moving from the primary school to the elementary school after 2nd grade. Taylor County Elementary is the larger focus for academic data, holding a consistent 2-star rating over the past three years and ranking in the 36th-40th percentile statewide. Notably, both schools report that 100% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, indicating the entire student population comes from economically disadvantaged households. The elementary school spends more per student ($17,843 vs. $15,708) and maintains a better student-teacher ratio (11.2:1 vs. 13.2:1) than the primary school, suggesting greater resource intensity at the upper elementary level.
Academically, Taylor County Elementary shows a promising upward trend as students advance: math proficiency climbs from 24.4% in 3rd grade to 42.9% in 5th grade (2024-2025), and 5th grade science has matched or exceeded the state average in recent years. However, chronic absenteeism is a significant concern, with rates of 20.9% at the elementary school and 23.5% at the primary school—both well above the state average of 17.7%. Despite strong resource investment, most test scores remain below state averages, likely reflecting poverty-related challenges and attendance issues. One standout pattern: 4th grade consistently outperforms 3rd and 5th grades in math, suggesting a particularly effective instructional approach at that grade level worth investigating.
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