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#860 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 38% in state

Johnson County Elementary School

Elementary School · Johnson County · Wrightsville, GA

An elementary school in Wrightsville, GA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2160 W Elm St, Wrightsville, GA 31096

  • Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$15,048
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Johnson County Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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

95.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,950

Median home value

$87,200

Median rent

$678/mo

College educated

9.4%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31096; 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.

Johnson County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Johnson County Elementary School

Johnson County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wrightsville, GA, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #860 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson County Elementary School

What grades does Johnson County Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Johnson County Elementary School?

Johnson County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson County Elementary School rank in GA?

Johnson County Elementary School ranks #860 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Johnson County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Johnson County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson County Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Johnson County Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Johnson County Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

95.9% of students at Johnson 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
512
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 31096)
7,307
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
42
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 31096; 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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