Summary:
Zip code 31560 is home to a single school, Screven Elementary School, a small PK-5 school in the rural town of Screven, GA, serving 225 students as part of the Wayne County district.
Screven Elementary is a school on the rise. Over the past two years, its statewide ranking has jumped dramatically from the 42nd percentile (2023-2024) to the 67th percentile (2025-2026), earning a 3-star rating after two consecutive years at 2 stars. This momentum is driven by strong gains in math and science. In the most recent data, 3rd grade math proficiency surged to 54.8% (up nearly 18 points from the prior year), and 5th grade science hit 55.2%—both well above district and state averages. The school also outperforms its district in 5th grade math (44.8% vs. 36.9%) and 3rd grade math (54.8% vs. 45.8%). With a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and per-student spending of $18,100, the school is well-resourced, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 16.8% is better than both the district (22.4%) and state (17.7%).
The main area of concern is English Language Arts (ELA). While current-year ELA scores are not yet available (they release in December), the most recent data from 2024-2025 shows proficiency lagging significantly—ranging from 20% in 3rd grade to 23.3% in 5th grade, compared to state averages of 34.9% and 43.0%, respectively. This gap is the school's biggest challenge. However, given the rapid improvements seen in math and science, and the school's strong resources and attendance, there is reason for cautious optimism. The December ELA release will be critical to see if the school's upward trend extends to literacy. For parents, this is a small, improving school with clear strengths in STEM subjects, but one that needs focused attention on reading and writing.
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