Top Rankings
Echols County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 638 students in Echols County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary School in Echols County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
891 Students
1,209,576 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
86,293 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Echols County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,651 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
56,550 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
408 Students
216,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
18%
# Black Students
21 Students
441,964 Students
% Black Students
2%
37%
# White Students
444 Students
429,587 Students
% White Students
50%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,249 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
60,370 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
47,362
# Students in K Grade:
71
119,997
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
128,638
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
131,016
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
5,237
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
4,582
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
3,850
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
3,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,883 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,365 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,883
$14,266
Spending / Student
$11,365
$13,395
Best Echols County School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Echols County Elementary/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
229 Us Highway 129 S
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Statenville, GA 31648
(229) 559-5413
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
