Best Public Schools in Royston, GA

Summary:

The city of Royston, Georgia has just one public elementary school, Royston Elementary School, which serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th. Despite serving a high-need population, with over 72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Royston Elementary is a standout performer within the Franklin County district and the state of Georgia.

Royston Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 40% of Georgia elementary schools over the past 3 years, according to the SchoolDigger rankings. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science generally exceeds the district and state averages, particularly in 4th and 5th grade. Additionally, Royston Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, which is favorable compared to state and national averages.

Despite the school's economic challenges, its strong academic performance and efficient use of resources suggest that Royston Elementary is a high-quality institution that is effectively supporting and educating its diverse student population. These insights provide valuable information for parents and community members interested in understanding the educational landscape in Royston, Georgia.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (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 English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Royston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	660 College St	Royston	30662	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 245-9252	493	36	13.8	72.6%	330 (66.9%)	85 (17.2%)	35 (7.1%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.1%)	69	357^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.4%		77.8	254^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.5%	103	35.2	42.0	48.6	50.6	59.3	77.0	58.1	$10,685	$659	$10,026

Cities Near Royston

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Carnesville	7.61 mi	3	145^th
Bowersville	8.92 mi	1	143^rd
Hartwell	9.51 mi	4	150^th
Lavonia	10.03 mi	1	148^th
Danielsville	12.74 mi	3	91^st

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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.