Best Public Schools in Zip Code 31779


Summary:

The 31779 zip code area in Georgia is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While Shiver Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, the other schools, particularly Pelham Elementary and Pelham City Middle, struggle academically with proficiency rates well below state averages.

Shiver Elementary has the highest overall performance on state assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the other schools and the state averages. In contrast, the other schools in the area, including Pelham Elementary and Pelham City Middle, have persistently low performance, with little improvement over time.

The data also reveals that all 4 schools in the 31779 zip code have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating very high poverty rates in the area. Additionally, the schools have relatively low per-student spending, ranging from $9,700 to $10,737, which is below the state average. These factors likely contribute to the academic challenges faced by these schools, and targeted funding and resources may be needed to address the unique needs of this high-poverty community.








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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.

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