Summary:
Zip code 31793 is home to a single elementary school, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 in Tifton, GA, and is part of the Tift County school district.
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School serves a student body where 100% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and it spends a relatively high $12,275 per student with a favorable 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. The school has earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the 51st percentile statewide, showing slight improvement from last year’s 47th percentile. The standout success is in 3rd-grade math, where 55.7% of students are proficient—well above both the district (46.9%) and state (48.3%) averages, and a dramatic 17.2-point jump from the prior year. However, math proficiency declines in upper grades: 4th grade sits at 43.4% and 5th grade at 40.0%, both below state averages. Science is a significant concern, with only 29.5% of 5th graders proficient, a sharp 14.2-point drop from the previous year and far below the state’s 44.2%. The most recent ELA data (2024-2025) shows the school trails the state by 7-12 points across all grades, though it roughly matches its district.
Chronic absenteeism affects 21.4% of students—better than the district’s 24.0% but above the state’s 17.7%. Given the school’s high-poverty population, achieving a top-half ranking is notable, but the mixed results suggest resources are translating into early-grade math success while science and upper-grade performance need attention. The upcoming December ELA release will provide a clearer picture of current reading proficiency. For parents, this school offers strong early math instruction and a supportive spending level, but they should watch for challenges in science and upper-elementary subjects.
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