Very Good
#757 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 33% in state
Richmond Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Bryan County · Richmond Hill, GA
A Bryan County elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.
473 Frances Meeks Way, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
- Math 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richmond Hill Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richmond Hill 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,767
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,764/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Bryan County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,011 | Compare → |
| Frances Meeks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 864 | Compare → |
| Mcallister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 983 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bryan County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richmond Hill Elementary School is listed in Bryan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Hill Elementary School
Richmond Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, GA, part of Bryan County, serving approximately 670 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #757 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Hill Elementary School
What grades does Richmond Hill Elementary School serve?
Richmond Hill Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Richmond Hill Elementary School?
Richmond Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill Elementary School rank in GA?
Richmond Hill Elementary School ranks #757 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Richmond Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Richmond Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Hill Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richmond Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richmond Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richmond Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Hill Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Richmond Hill 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bryan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (912) 459-5100
- Area population (ZIP 31324)
- 35,668
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 31324; 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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