Very Good
#628 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 28% in state
Atkinson Elementary School
Middle School · Brantley County · Waynesville, GA
A Brantley County middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4327 Highway 110 E, Waynesville, GA 31566
- Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atkinson Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.8%
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 rateThe neighborhood
Where Atkinson 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,184
Median home value
$88,100
Median rent
$526/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31566; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Brantley County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahunta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 4–6 | Not available | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Brantley County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atkinson Elementary School is listed in Brantley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atkinson Elementary School
Atkinson Elementary School is a public middle school in Waynesville, GA, part of Brantley County, serving approximately 260 students in grades 4th-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atkinson Elementary School
What grades does Atkinson Elementary School serve?
Atkinson Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Atkinson Elementary School?
Atkinson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atkinson Elementary School rank in GA?
Atkinson Elementary School ranks #628 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Atkinson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atkinson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Atkinson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atkinson Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Atkinson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Atkinson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atkinson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atkinson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atkinson Elementary School?
93.8% of students at Atkinson 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Brantley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (912) 778-6098
- Area population (ZIP 31566)
- 4,007
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 31566; 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
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