Summary:
The 31648 zip code area is home to two schools - Echols County Elementary/Middle School and Echols County High School, both part of the Echols County school district. While the elementary/middle school has a mixed performance, the high school stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Georgia high schools over the past 3 years with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Echols County High School boasts an impressive 96% 4-year graduation rate, well above the state average. The school also outperforms the state on several key end-of-course tests, including Algebra I, Biology, and US History. In contrast, the elementary/middle school has lower test scores, especially in 3rd-6th grade English Language Arts and Math, and a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Both schools serve a high-poverty student population, with over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The high school spends more per student ($10,694) compared to the elementary/middle school ($9,367), and has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 versus 15:1. These factors may contribute to the high school's stronger academic performance, suggesting the importance of adequate resources and support for schools serving economically disadvantaged communities.
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