Elementary Schools in Jones County

The elementary schools in Jones County, Georgia, serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of performance among the 4 schools, with Turner Woods Elementary School and Dames Ferry Elementary School standing out as top performers, while Mattie Wells Elementary School faces more significant challenges.

Turner Woods Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools and outperforms the county and state averages in most academic subjects, particularly in mathematics. Dames Ferry Elementary School also excels, ranking in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools and performing above the county and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

In contrast, Mattie Wells Elementary School struggles the most, with proficiency rates below the county and state averages in most subjects and grade levels. This school has the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients in the county, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges. The relatively consistent per-student funding across the district suggests that factors beyond funding, such as school leadership and teaching quality, play a more significant role in driving student outcomes.