Best Public Schools in Fortson, GA

Summary:

The city of Fortson, Georgia has just one school, New Mountain Hill Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK-4. This school stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 11% of elementary schools in the state of Georgia. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years, New Mountain Hill Elementary demonstrates consistent academic excellence, outperforming both Harris County and the state of Georgia on standardized test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

New Mountain Hill Elementary has a student enrollment of 501 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1. Notably, 30.34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a diverse socioeconomic population. The school's per-student spending of $10,182 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

As the sole school in the Fortson, Georgia data set, New Mountain Hill Elementary has the opportunity to continue setting the standard for academic excellence and potentially serve as a model for other schools in the region. The school's consistent high ratings, strong test scores, and commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds suggest it is providing a high-quality education that prepares its students for future success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)		Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Mountain Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	33 Mountain Hill Rd	Fortson	31808	Muscogee County	Harris County	No	No	No	No	(706) 323-1144	522	34	15.3	40.8%	395 (75.7%)	46 (8.8%)	49 (9.4%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.4%)	89.7	140^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.8%		80	226^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.8%	86	67.0	51.8	67.0	75.9	$10,182	$97	$10,085

Cities Near Fortson

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Columbus	2.56 mi	53	297^th
Cataula	6.21 mi	2	38^th
Midland	6.69 mi	6	143^rd
Ellerslie	8.73 mi	1	25^th
Hamilton	12.2 mi	3	57^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.