Very Good
#500 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 22% in state
Nahunta Primary School
Elementary School · Brantley County · Nahunta, GA
A Brantley County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
479 School Cir, Nahunta, GA 31553
- Math 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nahunta Primary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
78.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nahunta Primary 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
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Brantley County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 532 | Compare → |
| Waynesville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–3 | Not available | 459 | Compare → |
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
- #4 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 Primary School is listed in Brantley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nahunta Primary School
Nahunta Primary School is a public elementary school in Nahunta, GA, part of Brantley County, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nahunta Primary School
What grades does Nahunta Primary School serve?
Nahunta Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Nahunta Primary School?
Nahunta Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nahunta Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nahunta Primary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nahunta Primary School rank in GA?
Nahunta Primary School ranks #500 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Nahunta Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nahunta Primary 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nahunta Primary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nahunta Primary School a charter school?
No, Nahunta Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nahunta Primary School a Title I school?
No, Nahunta Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nahunta Primary School?
78.5% of students at Nahunta Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Brantley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (912) 462-5179
- Area population (ZIP 31553)
- 4,815
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
Official sources & links
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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