Summary:
Zip code 31569 in Woodbine, Georgia is home to two elementary schools—Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School and Woodbine Elementary School—serving a combined 793 students in grades PK-5 within the highly rated Camden County district, which ranks in the 95th percentile statewide.
Both schools are strong performers, each earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 13% of Georgia elementary schools—Woodbine at 159th and Mamie Lou Gross at 163rd out of 1,219. They take different paths to success: Woodbine is on a clear upward trajectory, jumping 30 spots in rankings over the past year, and excels in upper grades with 5th grade science proficiency at 78.2% and math at 69.1%, both far exceeding state averages. Mamie Lou Gross offers more consistent year-to-year performance and shines in early grades, leading in 3rd grade math (65.4%) and maintaining strong ELA scores across all grade levels. Both schools dramatically outperform state averages in every subject, with science being a particular shared strength—scores of 74.1% and 78.2% are nearly double the state average of 44.2%.
Key differences emerge in resources and attendance. Woodbine spends $1,501 more per student ($14,574 vs. $13,073) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.1:1 vs. 13.7:1), yet Mamie Lou Gross achieves comparable rankings, suggesting efficient use of its resources. The most notable concern is chronic absenteeism: Mamie Lou Gross has a rate of 27.3%, well above the state average of 17.7% and significantly higher than Woodbine's 18.3%. This gap may warrant attention, especially since Mamie Lou Gross also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (68.94% vs. 59%). For families, this area offers two excellent elementary options—Woodbine for those seeking rapid improvement and exceptional upper-grade performance, and Mamie Lou Gross for consistent, well-rounded achievement with strong early-grade foundations.
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