The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 41% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Reeltown Elementary School
Reeltown Elementary School serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Tallapoosa County school system, though its mailing address is in Notasulga. Notasulga is a small, rural town that straddles Macon and Lee Counties, with the Lee County portion falling within the Auburn metropolitan area. The town has a low population density and a predominantly residential character. Its population has been declining in recent years, and economic indicators show a modest median household income alongside a notable poverty rate. The area’s historical roots date to the mid-nineteenth century, and it is connected to the region via state highways and a nearby interstate. No major new housing or commercial developments were identified in publicly available sources, suggesting limited growth pressure.
The school itself enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial Black or African American population and smaller shares of Hispanic and multiracial students. A majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which signals that a significant number of families face economic challenges. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
On state assessments, the school’s results present a split picture. In English language arts, proficiency rates were high for third and fourth graders, with a lower but still solid rate for fifth graders. Third graders posted very strong results. Math performance was more mixed: third graders reached a proficiency rate that was solid, fourth graders trailed behind that mark, and fifth graders came in lower still. Science, tested only in fourth grade, showed a proficiency rate near the midpoint. When the school’s overall academic performance across tested subjects and grades is compared to that of other districts within Tallapoosa County, Reeltown Elementary sits at the top of that group. The comparison set is limited, as the county contains only two districts, but the school’s composite score exceeds the other district’s. Only a single year of state assessment data was available for this analysis, so there is no trend to examine.
Because the school serves only through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. This is a characteristic of the grade band the school covers, not a missing or negative metric. Families with children moving beyond elementary grades will need to consider the middle and high school options within the Tallapoosa County system.
The locale brief notes that Notasulga has a low-density, rural layout with limited walkability, and the school is part of the broader county system. The district brief did not return information about recent changes such as tax referendums or curriculum developments; readers interested in those topics would need to consult the district directly.
For a parent or resident considering this school, the academic data points to a clear strength in early elementary reading, with room for growth in mathematics, particularly as students move through the upper elementary grades. The school serves a relatively small and economically diverse community in a rural setting that is not seeing rapid development. Families who value a small-town environment and are comfortable with the commute patterns typical of the area may find this a solid fit, while those focused on math performance in the upper grades may want to discuss instructional supports with the school.
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