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#900 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 40% in state

Jenkins County Elementary School

Elementary School · Jenkins County · Millen, GA

An elementary school in Millen, GA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

433 Barney Ave, Millen, GA 30442

  • Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$14,895
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Jenkins County Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

100%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Jenkins County 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,519/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Millen), 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

$36,385

Median home value

$82,500

Median rent

$666/mo

College educated

6.9%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30442; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Jenkins County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jenkins County Elementary School is listed in Jenkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jenkins County Elementary School

Jenkins County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Millen, GA, part of Jenkins County, serving approximately 567 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jenkins County Elementary School

What grades does Jenkins County Elementary School serve?

Jenkins County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jenkins County Elementary School?

Jenkins County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jenkins County Elementary School rank in GA?

Jenkins County Elementary School ranks #900 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Jenkins County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jenkins County 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 Jenkins County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenkins County Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jenkins County Elementary School a charter school?

No, Jenkins County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jenkins County Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jenkins County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenkins County Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Jenkins County 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
567
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Jenkins County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 30442)
8,484
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
42.3
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 30442; 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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