Skip to main content

Average

#909 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 40% in state

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School

Elementary School · Tift County · Tifton, GA

A Tift County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1464 Carpenter Rd S, Tifton, GA 31793

  • Math 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency44.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,804
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Annie Belle Clark Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,595/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,018

Median home value

$189,600

Median rent

$778/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Len Lastinger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.4 mi450Compare →
Matt Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–52.3 mi408Compare →
Northside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–52.9 mi445Compare →
J. T. Reddick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–53.0 mi344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tift County

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 11
District spending per student
$12,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is listed in Tift County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Annie Belle Clark Elementary School

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tifton, GA, part of Tift County, serving approximately 788 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Annie Belle Clark Elementary School

What grades does Annie Belle Clark Elementary School serve?

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Annie Belle Clark Elementary School rank in GA?

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School ranks #909 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Annie Belle Clark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Annie Belle Clark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Annie Belle Clark Elementary School a charter school?

No, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Annie Belle Clark Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Annie Belle Clark Elementary School?

88.1% of students at Annie Belle Clark Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
788
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Tift County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 31793)
10,276
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31793; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.