Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Echols County Elementary/middle School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Echols County Elementary/Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Statenville, GA, encompassing approximately 420.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 18.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 27.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Echols County Elementary/middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Echols County Elementary/middle School's student population of 673 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Right Size For Excellence
School Rankings
Echols County Elementary/middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echols County Elementary/middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Echols County Elementary/middle School's ranking?
Echols County Elementary/middle School is ranked #994 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Echols County Elementary/middle School?
673 students attend Echols County Elementary/middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Echols County Elementary/middle School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Echols County Elementary/middle School?
Echols County Elementary/middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Echols County Elementary/middle School offer ?
Echols County Elementary/middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Echols County Elementary/middle School part of?
Echols County Elementary/middle School is part of Echols County School District.
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