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Dames Ferry Elementary School

Jones County · Jones County · 545 Ga Highway 18 W, Gray, GA 31032.0

(478)986-2023

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8/10
#287
Rank 287 out of 1,259
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #307 · 76th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #337 · 73rd percentile
Science9/10 · #225 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dames Ferry Elementary sits in Gray, the quiet heart of Jones County — a small, tight-knit community about 20 minutes north of Macon that feels genuinely removed from suburban sprawl. The school punches well above its size, with particularly strong science scores that stand out even among Georgia's higher-ranked schools. Families who want a close community feel, where teachers actually know your kid by name, and who don't mind trading city conveniences for a slower pace, tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

273 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
215 (79%)
African American
35 (13%)
Hispanic
10 (4%)
Multiple Races
10 (4%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged273 (100%)
Students with Disabilities58 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,092
Enrollment
41
Teachers (FTE)
26.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #973 · 24th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found