Best Public Schools in Zip Code 31771

The 31771 zip code area is home to two schools - Colquitt County High School and Norman Park Elementary School, both of which serve the Colquitt County district. While the high school is relatively large with 1,871 students, the elementary school is smaller with 599 students.

Colquitt County High School has been ranked in the middle of the pack among Georgia high schools in recent years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating average performance. The school's test scores are generally below the state average, except for US History. In contrast, Norman Park Elementary School has been ranked in the top third of Georgia elementary schools, though its ranking has fluctuated. The elementary school's math test scores are stronger than its English/language arts scores, with 3rd-5th grade math proficiency often exceeding the county and state averages.

Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility. Colquitt County High School has a 62.96% free/reduced lunch rate, while Norman Park Elementary School has an even higher rate of 79.3%. This suggests that the schools in the 31771 zip code area face significant socioeconomic challenges, which may impact their academic performance and resource allocation.