Summary:
The schools in the 30417 zip code area face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. The 5 schools in this area include 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (including 1 alternative school), all of which struggle to meet state standards.
Claxton Elementary School, the lone elementary school, ranks in the bottom 5% of Georgia elementary schools and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are alarmingly low, with only 11-20% of students proficient in ELA and math, compared to 37-48% statewide. Similarly, Claxton High School, the largest high school, ranks in the bottom 20% of Georgia high schools and has a 1 out of 5 star rating, with only 15-25% proficiency on end-of-course exams.
The data reveals that all of the schools in the 30417 zip code area have extremely high poverty rates, with 70% to over 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the per-student spending at these schools is below the state average, ranging from $8,708 to $14,787 per student (compared to a statewide average of around $11,500). This suggests that the schools may be underfunded, which could be a contributing factor to their poor academic outcomes. The declining performance over time also points to deeper, systemic issues that need to be addressed through a collaborative, community-driven approach to improve educational opportunities for students in this area.
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