Elementary Schools in Houston County

The 23 elementary schools located in Houston County, Georgia serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, with a range of student enrollments from 470 to 873. The data reveals stark contrasts in school performance, with a few standout schools like Matthew Arthur Elementary, Bonaire Elementary, and Kings Chapel Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others like Parkwood Elementary, Northside Elementary, and Westside Elementary struggle to improve their rankings and test scores.

The top-performing schools excel in both English Language Arts and Math, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Houston County and Georgia averages. For instance, at Matthew Arthur Elementary, 68.6% of 3rd graders, 73.5% of 4th graders, and 81.5% of 5th graders are proficient or better in ELA, while in Math, 75.9% of 3rd graders, 77.8% of 4th graders, and 67.8% of 5th graders are proficient or better. Similarly, Bonaire Elementary and Kings Chapel Elementary demonstrate exceptional performance in both subjects.

The data also suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as the schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates tend to have the lowest test scores and statewide rankings. However, the analysis indicates that there is room for improvement in many of the lower-performing schools, and by identifying the factors that contribute to the success of the top-performing schools, the district may be able to implement strategies to help raise the performance of all schools in the area.