Summary:
Zip code 31553 is home to a single elementary school, Nahunta Primary School, which serves grades PK through 3 in the Brantley County district, with 440 students enrolled in a small, rural area.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that Nahunta Primary School serves an extremely high-need population—100% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch—and faces significant challenges with attendance. The chronic absenteeism rate is 22.9%, which is notably higher than both the district (18.1%) and state (17.7%) averages. This is a critical concern because nearly one in four students is missing enough school to impact learning. On the positive side, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention, and spends a substantial $15,159 per student, which is high and reflects the school's commitment to providing resources despite its small size.
Academically, the picture is mixed and warrants attention. In the most recent 2025-2026 math results, only 47.8% of 3rd graders were proficient, which is below the district's strong 60.5% but nearly matches the state average of 48.3%. This represents a dramatic 23.8-point drop from the previous year, when the school outperformed both district and state with 71.6% proficiency. The last available ELA scores (2024-2025) showed just 30.5% proficiency, below district and state levels. While the school has historically ranked in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools, the recent math decline and persistent absenteeism suggest that reversing these trends will be the school's biggest priority. Parents should watch for the upcoming ELA scores in December and consider how attendance challenges may be affecting overall performance.
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