Summary:
Zip code 31560 is home to just one elementary school, Screven Elementary School, a small, rural school in the Wayne County district serving grades PK through 5 with 225 students.
Screven Elementary is showing strong momentum, jumping from the 41st percentile in state rankings to the 67th percentile this year—a remarkable 333-position climb. The school’s biggest strength is science, where 5th graders posted a 55.2% proficiency rate, beating the state average by 11 points and the district by over 13 points. Math has also improved dramatically, especially in 3rd grade, which jumped from 37.1% to 54.8% proficiency in a single year. The school now exceeds state averages in 3rd grade math and 5th grade science, while 5th grade math sits right at the state average. The one area of concern is English Language Arts, where the most recent scores (from 2024-2025) lagged state averages by 15 to 20 points; updated ELA results are expected in December. With a low student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and chronic absenteeism at 16.8%—well below the district’s 22.4%—the school offers a supportive, personalized environment. Per-student spending is high at $18,100, reflecting the investment in this small school community.
For parents, Screven Elementary is a school on the rise. The recent gains in math and science suggest effective teaching strategies and a strong focus on those subjects. The small class sizes and low absenteeism are positive signs for student engagement. While ELA remains a challenge based on the last available data, the school’s overall trajectory—from 2 stars to 3 stars—indicates that improvements are taking hold. If the math and science trends continue, and ELA scores show similar progress when released, this could become a 4-star school in the near future. It’s a solid choice for families in the Screven area who value a close-knit school with improving academics.
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