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#170 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 8% in state

Odum Elementary School

Elementary School · Wayne County · Odum, GA

A Wayne County elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 9, Odum, GA 31555

  • Math 79% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+37 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.9 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,479
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Odum Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

50.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Odum 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,241

Median home value

$102,900

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31555; 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 in Wayne County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bacon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–5Not available634Compare →
Jesup Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–5Not available691Compare →
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–5Not available583Compare →
Screven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–5Not available217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wayne County

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$13,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Odum Elementary School

Odum Elementary School is a public elementary school in Odum, GA, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Odum Elementary School

What grades does Odum Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Odum Elementary School?

Odum Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Odum Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Odum Elementary School rank in GA?

Odum Elementary School ranks #170 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Odum Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Odum Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Odum Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Odum Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Odum Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Odum Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

50.5% of students at Odum 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
428
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 31555)
3,126
Area median age
40.8
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 31555; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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