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#699 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 31% in state

Rabun County Elementary School

Elementary School · Rabun County · Tiger, GA

An elementary school in Tiger, GA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1115 E Boggs Mountain Rd, Tiger, GA 30576

  • Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$16,978
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Rabun County Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

75.9%

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 Rabun County 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 4Car-Dependent
  • County Safety: Average532/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$75,000

Median home value

$289,000

Median rent

$1,402/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30576; 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rabun County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$16,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rabun County Elementary School

Rabun County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tiger, GA, part of Rabun County, serving approximately 656 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rabun County Elementary School

What grades does Rabun County Elementary School serve?

Rabun County Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Rabun County Elementary School?

Rabun County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rabun County Elementary School rank in GA?

Rabun County Elementary School ranks #699 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Rabun County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rabun County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Rabun County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rabun County Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rabun County Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Rabun County Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

75.9% of students at Rabun County 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
656
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rabun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
Area population (ZIP 30576)
3,142
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
48.5
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 30576; 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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