Altamaha Elementary School vs. Appling County Elementary School
Should I attend Altamaha Elementary School or Appling County Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Altamaha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Appling County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altamaha 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 495 students in grades 3-5, Appling County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
384 students
495 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#932 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
-
Kindergarten Students
51
-
Grade 1 Students
55
-
Grade 2 Students
46
-
Grade 3 Students
65
165
Grade 4 Students
60
194
Grade 5 Students
53
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
26%
% Black
6%
25%
% White
83%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%