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Best Schools in 31079, GA
31079, GA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,152 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 31079 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 31079, GA
The top high schools in 31079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilcox County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
2. Fitzgerald High School School College And Career Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ben Hill County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 861 Students
Best Middle Schools in 31079, GA
The top middle schools in 31079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilcox County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Ben Hill County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ben Hill County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 31079, GA
The top elementary schools in 31079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilcox County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
2. Ben Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ben Hill County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 542 Students
3. Ben Hill County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ben Hill County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 864 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 31079, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
31079, GA has a total population of 2,656 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 31079, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 31079, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 31079, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 31079, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 31079, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 31079, GA
How many schools are in 31079, GA?
31079, GA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,152 students in total.
How do schools in 31079 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 31079 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 31079 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 31079?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations