Dry Branch Elementary School (Closed 2008)

5034 Old Gordon Road
Dry Branch, GA 31020
Dry Branch Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
33%
36%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dry Branch Elementary School?
245 students attend Dry Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dry Branch Elementary School students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What grades does Dry Branch Elementary School offer ?
Dry Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dry Branch Elementary School part of?
Dry Branch Elementary School is part of Twiggs County School District.

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