Serving 1,133 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Godley Station School's student population of 1,133 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Godley Station School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Godley Station School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
48%
36%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Godley Station School's ranking?
Godley Station School is ranked #1243 out of 2,204 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Godley Station School?
1,133 students attend Godley Station School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Godley Station School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Godley Station School?
Godley Station School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Godley Station School offer ?
Godley Station School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Godley Station School part of?
Godley Station School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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