Summary:
The 31408 zip code area in Savannah, Georgia is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary school, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. This analysis reveals a tale of two school systems within the same area, with one high-performing school and two struggling schools.
The standout school in this set is Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state. This school has exceptional test scores, significantly outperforming the Savannah-Chatham County district and Georgia state averages across all subject areas. In contrast, Groves High School and Garden City Elementary School appear to be struggling, with lower test scores and rankings compared to state and district averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in key metrics like graduation rates, free/reduced lunch rates, and per-student spending between the schools. Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School stands out for its high performance despite serving a relatively high-poverty student population, while Groves High School and Garden City Elementary face challenges with their high-poverty student demographics. Understanding the factors contributing to these differences, such as funding, teacher quality, and school leadership, could help inform strategies to improve outcomes for all students in the 31408 zip code area.
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