Greene County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Greene County

Greene County Schools is a small rural district serving all grade bands from pre-K through 12. The district encompasses about a mid-sized population spread across multiple towns, including Greensboro and Madison, with a mixed housing market where median values vary considerably by area and rental costs are modest. The broader region is experiencing steady economic activity with moderate unemployment, and the district itself has been the subject of meaningful recent investment and operational shifts.

Test results across the district show proficiency rates that sit below the state midpoint in most subjects and grades. In mathematics, proficiency ranges from low in grades three and seven to a modest peak in grade four. English language arts proficiency is particularly low in grade three and strengthens somewhat by grade five, though eighth-grade results are flat. Science proficiency in grade eight is notably low, while social studies proficiency in eighth grade is similarly weak. These patterns suggest students are not meeting state benchmarks consistently, and parents should look closely at the district's response and support systems.

The district's student body is racially diverse, with roughly equal representation among Black and white students and meaningful Hispanic and multiracial populations. Specific data on free-and-reduced-price lunch participation, special education enrollment, and English learner counts were not available. The enrollment is small and stable across the grade bands, with slightly more students in middle grades.

Recent district decisions point to active change-making. Voters approved a local sales tax measure in 2022 that funded construction of a new elementary school, replacing an older facility without raising property taxes. The district rolled back its property tax millage rate for the 2024 fiscal year following a surge in the county's tax base from property revaluations and new home construction, a direct savings for homeowners. The district is pursuing a multi-year transition to competency-based education, a pedagogical approach that aims to personalize learning by advancing students based on demonstrated mastery rather than grade level alone. At the same time, the district is aligning curriculum and instruction to Georgia's recently updated K-12 standards in mathematics and English language arts, with parallel investments in literacy training and instructional coaching. These initiatives represent a deliberate effort to improve classroom practice and student outcomes.

The district operates five schools: a primary school serving early grades, a middle school, a high school, and two charter schools including a local charter high school. The locally chartered Lake Oconee Academy received a multi-year charter renewal beginning in 2024, securing school-choice options within the district.

A graduation rate, detailed course offerings, AP availability, staffing data, and attendance metrics were not available for review. For families considering the district, the combination of low current test scores and active curriculum and pedagogy changes suggests a district in transition; parents may want to discuss directly with school leaders how the competency-based approach and standards alignment are being implemented and what benchmarks the district is using to measure progress.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,580

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 16%

Black 41%

White 37%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Anita White Carson Middle School

Greene County Primary School

Greene County High School

LAKE OCONEE CHARTER

Lake Oconee Charter High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

27%

Grade 3

36%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

41%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

41%

Grade 5

19%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$524,637

Year-over-year change+4.1%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$138K to $731K

vs. state typical1.57x

vs. national typical1.42x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
30642	Greensboro	$731K	+2.6%	47.5%
30669		$179K	+6.8%	29.1%
30678	Greensboro	$590K	+4.6%	13.7%
30650	Madison	$442K	+4.2%	4.8%
30677	Watkinsville	$520K	+0.1%	4.2%
30631		$138K	+0.8%	0.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,000/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
30642	Greensboro	$3,000	—	47.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,647/mo

Home price / national median income6.3x

Annual rent / national median income43.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$353/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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