Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
South Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
27%
36%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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 is South Columbia Elementary School's ranking?
South Columbia Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend South Columbia Elementary School?
398 students attend South Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of South Columbia Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Columbia Elementary School?
South Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Columbia Elementary School offer ?
South Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Columbia Elementary School part of?
South Columbia Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
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