Pine Log Elementary

Pine Log Elementary serves 416 students in grades PK through 5 in Rydal, Georgia. With a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — it ranks first among all 19 schools in Bartow County. Statewide, it outperforms 99% of Georgia public schools, placing #21 of 2,268 schools overall and #18 of 1,301 elementary schools specifically.

For parents doing serious comparisons, those numbers are hard to ignore. The school maintains a 12.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio, giving students consistent adult attention across the PK–5 grade span. Academic performance scores a 9.2, matching the composite, while the growth score reaches 9.7 — a signal that students are gaining ground faster than most of their Georgia peers, not just performing well on a single snapshot.

Strong growth alongside strong academics is a combination most schools don't achieve. Pine Log is a regular public school, not a magnet or charter, which makes its standing all the more notable. The 416-student enrollment keeps the campus at a scale where individual students stay visible.

Families relocating to the area or comparing options within Bartow County should weigh this school's data heavily — few elementary schools in Georgia sit at this level.

Located in a rural area, Pine Log Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.