Excellent
#373 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 16% in state
Comer Elementary School
Elementary School · Madison County · Comer, GA
A Madison County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 97, Comer, GA 30629
- Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Comer Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Comer 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated883/100K
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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
$58,806
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$911/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Madison County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 434 | Compare → |
| Danielsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 690 | Compare → |
| Hull-sanford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| Ila Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 452 | 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.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Comer Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Comer Elementary School
Comer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Comer, GA, part of Madison County, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Comer Elementary School
What grades does Comer Elementary School serve?
Comer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Comer Elementary School?
Comer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Comer Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Comer Elementary School rank in GA?
Comer Elementary School ranks #373 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Comer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Comer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Comer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Comer Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Comer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Comer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Comer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Comer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Comer Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Comer 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (706) 783-2797
- Area population (ZIP 30629)
- 5,008
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 30629; 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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