Summary:
Zip code 31401 in Savannah, Georgia, is home to 6 schools within the Savannah-Chatham County district, serving grades PK through 12 across a mix of traditional public, charter, and arts-focused schools in an economically diverse urban area.
This zip code offers a dramatic range of educational experiences. The standout is Savannah Classical Academy Charter High School, which ranks 5th in the state (99th percentile) with a 95.6% Algebra I proficiency rate and a 93.3% graduation rate, despite being the smallest school here with just 68 students. Its K-8 counterpart, Savannah Classical Academy Charter School, also excels at the 88th percentile, posting 8th grade math proficiency of 83.8% while serving a student body where 93% qualify for free/reduced lunch. Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts is a strong middle-ground option, ranking in the 70th percentile with the lowest chronic absenteeism in the area (4.5%) and solid middle-grade math scores. On the other end, Hubert Middle School and Susie King Taylor Community School struggle significantly, ranking in the bottom 8% and 3% statewide respectively, with proficiency rates in the single digits across most subjects.
The contrasts here are stark. An 8th grader at Savannah Classical is nearly 8 times more likely to be proficient in math than one at Hubert (83.8% vs. 10.8%). Spending tells a surprising story: Henderson E Formey Junior Early Learning Center spends the most per student ($27,956) but serves only PK-K students and has a concerning 37% chronic absenteeism rate—double the state average. Meanwhile, the top-ranked high school spends just $2,613 per student. For families, the clearest K-12 pathway is Savannah Classical Academy, which delivers consistent excellence from elementary through high school, while traditional schools in the area face significant achievement and attendance challenges that warrant careful consideration.
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