Serving 993 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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Attendance Zone: Upson-Lee South Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Thomaston, GA, encompassing approximately 327.6 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upson-lee Primary School's student population of 993 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
993 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Motto
Excellence in Education…Every Individual, Every Day!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upson-lee Primary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
35%
36%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
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
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, Lamar 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?
993 students attend Upson-lee Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Upson-lee Primary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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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