Below Average
#1744 of 2,268 schools in GA
Byron Elementary School
Elementary School · Peach County · Byron, GA
A Peach County elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
202 New Dunbar Rd, Byron, GA 31008
- Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Byron Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Byron 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,243/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Byron), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,855
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Kay Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Eagle Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Centerville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Peach County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Byron Elementary School is listed in Peach County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Byron Elementary School
Byron Elementary School is a public elementary school in Byron, GA, part of Peach County, serving approximately 715 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,744 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Byron Elementary School
What grades does Byron Elementary School serve?
Byron Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Byron Elementary School?
Byron Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 715 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Byron Elementary School rank in GA?
Byron Elementary School ranks #1,744 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Byron Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Byron Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Byron Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Byron Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Byron Elementary School a charter school?
No, Byron Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Byron Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Byron Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Byron Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Byron 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
- 715
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Peach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (478) 956-5020
- Area population (ZIP 31008)
- 20,882
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 31008; 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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