Very Good
#769 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 34% in state
Royston Elementary School
Elementary School · Franklin County · Royston, GA
A Franklin County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
660 College St, Royston, GA 30662
- Math 61% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royston Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Royston 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,583
Median home value
$173,900
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Franklin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnesville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 665 | Compare → |
| Lavonia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 543 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royston Elementary School is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royston Elementary School
Royston Elementary School is a public elementary school in Royston, GA, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 514 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royston Elementary School
What grades does Royston Elementary School serve?
Royston Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Royston Elementary School?
Royston Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royston Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royston Elementary School rank in GA?
Royston Elementary School ranks #769 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Royston Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royston 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 Royston Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royston Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Royston Elementary School a charter school?
No, Royston Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royston Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Royston Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royston Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Royston 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
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (706) 245-9252
- Area population (ZIP 30662)
- 8,088
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 30662; 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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