Altamaha Elementary School vs. Appling County Elementary School
Should you attend Altamaha Elementary School or Appling County Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Altamaha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Appling County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altamaha Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Appling County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
381 students
1,113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
88 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#794 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
47
153
Kindergarten Students
50
163
Grade 1 Students
67
155
Grade 2 Students
54
162
Grade 3 Students
55
178
Grade 4 Students
57
152
Grade 5 Students
51
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
7%
23%
% White
79%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%