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Smiley Elementary School

Long County · Long County · 1530 Ga Highway 57, Ludowici, GA 31316.0

(912)545-2147

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5/10
#675
Rank 675 out of 1,259
Top 54%
English Language Arts4/10 · #822 · 35th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #531 · 58th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Smiley Elementary sits in Ludowici, the quiet seat of Long County in coastal southeast Georgia — a rural community where neighbors know each other and school life feels genuinely connected to the town around it. The school shows a real strength in math, outpacing its English scores by a noticeable margin, which might appeal to families looking for solid number-sense foundations in the early grades. It's a good fit for those who value a close-knit school environment over the bustle of a larger district, and who appreciate the slower pace and tight community feel that small-town south Georgia life tends to offer.

Student Demographics

365 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
152 (42%)
African American
92 (25%)
Hispanic
75 (21%)
Multiple Races
44 (12%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged365 (100%)
Students with Disabilities62 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,520
Enrollment
48.09
Teachers (FTE)
31.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.43
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 · #984 · 23rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found