Very Good
#502 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 22% in state
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Elementary School · Bryan County · Richmond Hill, GA
A Bryan County elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
476 Frances Meeks Way, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
- Math 61% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. George Washington Carver 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond Hill), 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
$110,767
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31324; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Bryan County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Frances Meeks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 864 | Compare → |
| Mcallister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 983 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bryan County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is listed in Bryan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, GA, part of Bryan County, serving approximately 679 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School
What grades does Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School serve?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School rank in GA?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School ranks #502 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Dr. George Washington Carver 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bryan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (912) 459-5111
- Area population (ZIP 31324)
- 35,668
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 31324; 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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