Summary:
Zip code 31753 in Funston, GA, is home to just one school—Funston Elementary School—serving grades PK through 5 in the Colquitt County district, with 376 students and a 100% free or reduced lunch population.
Funston Elementary is a standout turnaround story. Over the past two years, the school has climbed from the 36th percentile statewide to the 70th percentile, earning a 4-star rating. The most impressive academic highlight is 5th grade math, where 62.2% of students are proficient—beating the district by 17.6 points and the state by 18.1 points. Science scores also surged, jumping 16 points in one year to 52.8% proficiency, now 8.6 points above the state average. Third grade math improved by 10.3 points to 50%, matching the state average, while 4th grade math dipped slightly below state levels at 49%. The school also excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.3%—far lower than the district’s 15.1% and the state’s 17.7%. This strong attendance culture, combined with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and $18,752 per-student spending, appears to be driving measurable gains.
One area of concern is English Language Arts (ELA). While current-year ELA scores are not yet available, the most recent data from 2024-2025 showed Funston trailing the state by 8.6 to 14.9 percentage points across grades 3-5. However, given the school’s rapid improvement in math and science, there is reason for optimism. Funston outperforms its district in 5th grade math and science but lags in 4th grade math, suggesting uneven progress by grade level. For parents, this school offers a compelling mix of strong math and science instruction, excellent attendance, and significant resource investment—making it a school on the rise in rural South Georgia.
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