The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Social studies. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Centerville Elementary School
Centerville Elementary School is a small school in suburban Houston County just south of Macon, serving PreK through fifth grade in a community that is steadily growing. The school draws from Centerville, a car-oriented residential area anchored by the Watson Boulevard commercial corridor and increasingly by new housing developments. Families here are working-class and lower-middle-income; a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is racially diverse, with Black students making up the largest group, followed by white students, with smaller Hispanic and Asian populations.
The school's most recent test data shows proficiency rates that fall well below the state midpoint across the board. In math, a modest portion of third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students demonstrate proficiency on the state test, with proficiency rates clustered in the high-30s to low-40s range. English language arts proficiency sits lower still, in the mid-30s. Science proficiency, measured only at fifth grade, is in the mid-30s. These results reflect a consistent pattern: fewer than half the students tested are meeting state standards across every subject and grade level measured. A parent may want to look into the school's instructional strategies, staff support, and curriculum focus with the school leadership to understand what the school is doing to address these gaps and what progress trajectories they project.
The school's older social studies data, from 2013-14, showed strong proficiency in that subject, though that result is now more than a decade old and cannot be compared to current performance. Multi-year trend data for math, reading, and science cover only the most recent school year, so whether proficiency has been moving, flat, or changing cannot yet be determined from available data.
Centerville Elementary sits within Houston County Schools, a district in motion. The district has cut property tax rates in 2024 and held them steady in 2025, lowering the tax bill for families moving in. Voters have approved a one-cent education sales tax that runs through 2027 and funds new schools, technology, and safety upgrades; a renewal extending that tax through the early 2030s was placed on the November 2025 ballot. The district opened a new primary school in 2023 to handle enrollment growth and is building a new middle school to relieve crowding. A new STEM and Career Academy is under construction and set to open in 2027, offering dual-enrollment pathways and career certifications at the high school level. These district initiatives reflect significant planning and investment in response to rapid regional growth driven largely by Robins Air Force Base in nearby Warner Robins.
Centerville itself is a modest-sized suburb characterized by newer residential subdivisions and steady population growth. Housing values are below the state average, making it an affordable entry point for families. The area is car-dependent with no public transit; daily life centers on shopping and schools rather than a walkable downtown, though the city has pursued a Town Center Master Plan. A new community park with playgrounds and a splash pad hosts markets and festivals. The economy is anchored by Robins Air Force Base, with healthcare, education, and retail filling out the employment picture.
For a family considering Centerville Elementary, the key question is the gap between current academic proficiency and where students need to be. The school is embedded in a district with real momentum and resources flowing to capacity and program expansion. But this particular school's test performance warrants direct conversation with the principal about the instructional priorities, staffing stability, and concrete benchmarks for improvement.
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