Serving 932 students in grades 3-5, Upson-lee 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 39% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Upson-Lee North Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Thomaston, GA, encompassing approximately 327.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upson-lee Elementary School's student population of 932 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Upson-lee 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 Upson-lee Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1188 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Upson-lee Elementary School's ranking?
Upson-lee Elementary School is ranked #1188 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Upson-lee Elementary School often compared to?
Upson-lee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Upson-lee Primary School by visitors of our site.
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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Upson-lee Elementary School?
932 students attend Upson-lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Upson-lee Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upson-lee Elementary School?
Upson-lee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upson-lee Elementary School offer ?
Upson-lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upson-lee Elementary School part of?
Upson-lee Elementary School is part of Thomaston-Upson County School District.
School Reviews
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