Serving 882 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Unity Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Unity Grove Elementary School serves the southeast part of Locust Grove, GA, covering an area of approximately 16.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Unity Grove Elementary School's student population of 882 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Unity Grove Elementary 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 Unity Grove Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1222 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
46%
36%
White
32%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unity Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Unity Grove Elementary School is ranked #1222 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Unity Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Unity Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Locust Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Unity Grove Elementary School?
882 students attend Unity Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Unity Grove Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Unity Grove Elementary School?
Unity Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Unity Grove Elementary School offer ?
Unity Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Unity Grove Elementary School part of?
Unity Grove Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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