Godley Station School

2135 Benton Blvd
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,025 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Godley Station School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,025 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Godley Station School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Godley Station School's student population of 1,025 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,025 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Godley Station School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Godley Station School is 0.70, which is equal to 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
This School
State Level (GA)
#1232 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
36%
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28%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
18%
18%
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Black
46%
36%
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White
23%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Godley Station School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Godley Station School's ranking?
Godley Station School is ranked #1232 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Godley Station School often compared to?
Godley Station Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pooler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Godley Station School?
1,025 students attend Godley Station School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Godley Station School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Godley Station School?
Godley Station School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Godley Station School offer ?
Godley Station School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Godley Station School part of?
Godley Station School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,025 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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