Serving 1,585 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 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GODLEY STATION SCHOOL serves the northwest part of Port Wentworth, GA, covering an area of approximately 17.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Godley Station School's student population of 1,585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,585 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Godley Station School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Godley Station School is 0.71, 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
#1169 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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)13.4%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1169 out of 2,192 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, Rice Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
1,585 students attend Godley Station School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Godley Station School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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