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#2180 of 2,268 schools in GA

Lyman Hall Elementary School

Elementary School · Liberty County · Hinesville, GA

A Liberty County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1396 Shaw Rd, Hinesville, GA 31313

  • Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$12,560
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Lyman Hall Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency27%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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

87.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lyman Hall 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,126/100K

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

$59,443

Median home value

$173,100

Median rent

$1,143/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

49%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31313; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frank Long Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–51.6 mi708Compare →
Taylors Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–52.3 mi690Compare →
Waldo Pafford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–52.9 mi835Compare →
First Presbyterian Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–123.9 mi212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Liberty County

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#12 of 12
District spending per student
$12,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lyman Hall Elementary School

Lyman Hall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hinesville, GA, part of Liberty County, serving approximately 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,180 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyman Hall Elementary School

What grades does Lyman Hall Elementary School serve?

Lyman Hall Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lyman Hall Elementary School?

Lyman Hall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Hall Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Hall Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyman Hall Elementary School rank in GA?

Lyman Hall Elementary School ranks #2,180 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lyman Hall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyman Hall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Lyman Hall Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyman Hall Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lyman Hall Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lyman Hall Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lyman Hall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyman Hall Elementary School?

87.8% of students at Lyman Hall 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
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Liberty County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
Area population (ZIP 31313)
42,034
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
29.6
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 31313; 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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