Excellent
#39 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 2% in state
North Columbia Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbia County · Appling, GA
A Columbia County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2874 Ray Owens Rd, Appling, GA 30802
- Math 79% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Columbia Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Columbia 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average660/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,395
Median home value
$294,200
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Columbia County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 597 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 630 | Compare → |
| Parkway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 773 | Compare → |
| River Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 836 | 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.
Columbia County
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #1 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,853NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Columbia Elementary School is listed in Columbia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Columbia Elementary School
North Columbia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Appling, GA, part of Columbia County, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Columbia Elementary School
What grades does North Columbia Elementary School serve?
North Columbia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Columbia Elementary School?
North Columbia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Columbia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Columbia Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Columbia Elementary School rank in GA?
North Columbia Elementary School ranks #39 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is North Columbia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Columbia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 North Columbia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Columbia Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Columbia Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Columbia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Columbia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Columbia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Columbia Elementary School?
35.0% of students at North Columbia 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (706) 541-1158
- Area population (ZIP 30802)
- 6,375
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 30802; 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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