North Dodge Elementary School (Closed 2023)

167 Orphans Cemetery Rd
Eastman, GA 31023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Dodge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
#973 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
39%
35%
40%
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
31%
36%
White
58%
34%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
42%
0.57
(22-23)
46.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Dodge Elementary School's ranking?
North Dodge Elementary School is ranked #973 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend North Dodge Elementary School?
598 students attend North Dodge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of North Dodge Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Dodge Elementary School?
North Dodge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Dodge Elementary School offer ?
North Dodge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Dodge Elementary School part of?
North Dodge Elementary School is part of Dodge County School District.

School Calendar

View the North Dodge Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
DCSS- Thanksgiving Break!
November 23, 2026 (Monday)

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