Summary:
The city of Buena Vista, Georgia is home to two schools: Marion County Middle/High School and L.K. Moss Elementary School. Both schools serve students in the Marion County district, but they face significant challenges related to academic achievement, poverty, and funding disparities.
Neither school stands out as a high performer, with both ranking below average statewide. Test scores at both schools lag behind state averages, with the lowest proficiency rates in 8th grade science and social studies. Graduation rates at Marion County Middle/High School are slightly below the state average. Both schools serve a high proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high poverty levels in the community.
Funding also appears to be an issue, with L.K. Moss Elementary spending $1,428 more per student than Marion County Middle/High School. This disparity may contribute to the academic performance gaps between the two schools. Overall, the data suggests that students in Buena Vista face significant educational challenges that will require targeted strategies and additional resources to address.
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