Schools in Zip Code 31512

Zip code 31512 in Ambrose, Georgia, is served by a single school, Ambrose Elementary School, a small rural school in the Coffee County district that enrolls 391 students in grades PK through 5.

Ambrose Elementary is a high-poverty school—100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—yet it is showing impressive academic momentum. The school jumped from the 46th to the 65th percentile in state rankings between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, a gain of 240 positions. In the most recent testing year, the school outperformed its district in every subject and grade level tested, and it beat the state average in 3rd-grade math (52.5% vs. 48.3%), 4th-grade math (54.3% vs. 50.1%), and 5th-grade science (52.4% vs. 44.2%). The most dramatic improvement came in 5th-grade math, which jumped from just 15.8% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 37.7% in 2025-2026—a nearly 22-point gain in one year. Science is a clear strength, with the school exceeding the state average by 8.2 points. Chronic absenteeism is also a standout positive at 12.0%, well below the district's 21.0% and the state's 17.7%, which likely supports the school's academic gains.

Despite these successes, challenges remain. The most recent ELA data (from 2024-2025) shows a concerning pattern: proficiency declines sharply from 38.7% in 3rd grade to just 24.6% in 5th grade, a gap of 18.4 points below the state average. Updated ELA scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available and will be released in December. Additionally, while 5th-grade math improved dramatically, it still trails the state by 6.4 points, making it the school's weakest subject. With a favorable 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,676, the school has solid resources. Overall, Ambrose Elementary is a school beating the odds, demonstrating strong improvement and district-leading performance despite significant economic challenges.