Elementary Schools in Liberty County

The 7 elementary schools located in Liberty County, Georgia serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools generally perform below the state average on standardized tests, Taylors Creek Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently exceeding county and state proficiency rates. In contrast, Joseph Martin Elementary has shown strong academic performance, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts.

The schools in Liberty County have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.73% to 86.42%, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Spending per student across the district is slightly above the state average, but the student-teacher ratios vary widely, from 12.8 to 29.4 students per teacher. Lower ratios, such as the 12.8 at Taylors Creek Elementary, are generally associated with more individualized attention and better learning environments.

While the overall academic performance of Liberty County elementary schools is below the state average, the data suggests there are opportunities for improvement. By identifying and replicating the successful practices of top-performing schools like Taylors Creek Elementary, while also addressing the needs of economically disadvantaged students, the district could work to raise academic achievement across all its schools.