Summary:
The 39897 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Whigham Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 477 students. The school is part of the Grady County school district, which is ranked 97 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Whigham Elementary School's academic performance on the Milestones Assessment is mixed compared to state averages. While the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics generally exceed the state averages, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are often below the state averages. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies is also varied, with some grade levels falling below the state benchmarks. However, Whigham Elementary School consistently outperforms the Grady County district in most subject areas and grade levels.
The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,457, and it had a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 41.51% in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite these challenges, Whigham Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, indicating a relatively stable level of academic performance.
Thank you for your feedback!