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#499 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 22% in state

Nahunta Elementary School

Middle School · Brantley County · Nahunta, GA

A Brantley County middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9110 Main St S, Nahunta, GA 31553

  • Math 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,358
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Nahunta Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

67.9%

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 Nahunta 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,205

Median home value

$94,800

Median rent

$715/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31553; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atkinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.54–6Not available260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Brantley County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$13,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Nahunta Elementary School

Nahunta Elementary School is a public middle school in Nahunta, GA, part of Brantley County, serving approximately 268 students in grades 4th-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nahunta Elementary School

What grades does Nahunta Elementary School serve?

Nahunta Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Nahunta Elementary School?

Nahunta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nahunta Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nahunta Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nahunta Elementary School rank in GA?

Nahunta Elementary School ranks #499 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Nahunta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nahunta 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 Nahunta Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nahunta Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Nahunta Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Nahunta Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

67.9% of students at Nahunta 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 – 6th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Brantley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
Area population (ZIP 31553)
4,815
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 31553; 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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