Upson-lee South Primary School (Closed 2023)

Upson-lee South Primary School serves 1,585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,585 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
37%
36%
White
59%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
41%
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Upson-lee South Primary School?
1,585 students attend Upson-lee South Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Upson-lee South Primary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upson-lee South Primary School?
Upson-lee South Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upson-lee South Primary School offer ?
Upson-lee South Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Upson-lee South Primary School part of?
Upson-lee South Primary School is part of Thomaston-Upson County School District.

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