Very Good
#835 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 37% in state
Pataula Charter Academy
School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Pataula Charter Academy · Edison, GA
A charter school in Edison, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
18637 Hartford St, Edison, GA 39846
- Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pataula Charter Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
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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Where Pataula Charter Academy 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,571
Median home value
$78,800
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Pataula Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pataula Charter Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pataula Charter Academy
Pataula Charter Academy is a public school in Edison, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Pataula Charter Academy, serving approximately 562 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pataula Charter Academy
What grades does Pataula Charter Academy serve?
Pataula Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pataula Charter Academy?
Pataula Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pataula Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pataula Charter Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pataula Charter Academy rank in GA?
Pataula Charter Academy ranks #835 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Pataula Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pataula Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pataula Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pataula Charter Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Pataula Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pataula Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pataula Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Pataula Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pataula Charter Academy?
75.6% of students at Pataula Charter Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (229) 354-4001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 39846)
- 1,906
- Area median age
- 40
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 39846; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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