A+
North Columbia Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2874 Ray Owens Rd, Appling, GA 30802 · (706) 541-1158 · Part of Columbia County School District
Students
460
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
30%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about North Columbia Elementary School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Georgia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 32 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 29 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 38.5%
Location
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2874 Ray Owens Rd, Appling
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K59
Kindergarten55
Grade 163
Grade 262
Grade 375
Grade 475
Grade 571
Enrollment over time
430’20
431’21
459’22
472’23
460’24
Up 7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 82%Black 6%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.