Comer Elementary School

565 Gholston St
Comer, GA 30629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Comer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Comer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Comer Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Comer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Comer Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (GA)
#324 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
36%
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45-49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
9%
36%
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White
74%
37%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comer Elementary School's ranking?
Comer Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Comer Elementary School often compared to?
Comer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danielsville Elementary School, Ila Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Comer Elementary School?
378 students attend Comer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Comer Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comer Elementary School?
Comer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Comer Elementary School offer ?
Comer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Comer Elementary School part of?
Comer Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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