Summary:
The city of Broxton, Georgia has just one public school serving the community - Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. As the sole school option in Broxton, Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary plays a critical role in the education of local children, though its performance has been variable in recent years.
Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary is part of the Coffee County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's own statewide ranking among Georgia elementary schools has fluctuated, from 602 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating) to 776 out of 1,244 in 2021-2022 (2-star rating). Academically, the school lags behind state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.2% to 45% compared to state averages of 37% to 48.2%.
Despite these academic challenges, Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 1, which could be a strength in providing more individualized attention. However, the school also faces significant economic challenges, with 82.87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Continued efforts to support student learning and address resource needs will be crucial for improving outcomes at this community's sole educational institution.
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