Schools in Zip Code 31055

Schools in zip code 31055 serve the Mc Rae Helena area of Telfair County, Georgia, encompassing four schools—one elementary, one middle, and two high schools—that together educate approximately 1,543 students across grades PK-12 in a district where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Telfair County High School stands out as the strongest performer, with a 93.9% graduation rate that exceeds both the district (87.5%) and state (87.2%) averages, and it has climbed 55 positions in state rankings over the past year. Telfair County Middle School shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping 101 spots in state rankings, and its 8th grade Social Studies proficiency (52.9%) surpasses the state by over 12 points. Telfair County Elementary shows a concerning math slide, with proficiency dropping from 54% in 3rd grade to just 29.5% in 5th grade, while Telfair Alternative Preparation School serves a highly at-risk population of only 18 students with a 65.7% chronic absenteeism rate and the district's highest per-student spending at $18,772.

Despite the economic challenges facing the Telfair County district, which holds a 3-star rating, several schools outperform state averages in specific subjects—particularly social studies at both the middle and high school levels. Chronic absenteeism is a critical challenge, with the middle school's rate (26.8%) nearly 10 points above the state average, though the high school's rate (16.7%) actually falls below the state. The district shows a positive overall trajectory, with secondary schools improving their rankings while the elementary school remains stable, and science performance varies significantly across grade bands, with middle school exceeding state averages while elementary and high school lag behind.