Serving 1,052 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Upson-lee Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 1,052 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upson-lee Primary School's student population of 1,052 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,052 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upson-lee Primary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
34%
36%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Upson-lee Primary School often compared to?
Upson-lee Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Upson-lee Primary School?
1,052 students attend Upson-lee Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Upson-lee Primary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upson-lee Primary School?
Upson-lee Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upson-lee Primary School offer ?
Upson-lee Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Upson-lee Primary School part of?
Upson-lee Primary School is part of Thomaston-Upson County School District.
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