Summary:
The city of Folkston, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools within the Charlton County School District, which is ranked 30 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout schools in the area are St. George Elementary School, ranked 151 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools with a 4-star rating, and Folkston Elementary School, ranked 170 out of 1,248 with a 4-star rating. These schools excel in academic performance, with St. George Elementary standing out for its exceptional Math and Science proficiency rates. In contrast, Bethune Middle School and Charlton County High School have room for improvement, with their test scores generally lagging behind the county and state averages.
Despite the district's overall strong performance, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools indicates a significant socioeconomic challenge faced by the district. This factor may contribute to the academic performance differences observed between the schools and the state averages. Identifying and addressing the specific factors contributing to the lower performance at Bethune Middle School and Charlton County High School could be an area of focus for the district to ensure all students in Folkston receive a high-quality education.
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