A Title I Distinguished School is a Title I school among the top 5% Schoolwide and top 5% Targeted Assisted Title I schools in the state that have the highest absolute performance for the all-students group based on the current statewide assessment.

Schools receive a 1-5 star rating, with five stars representing an excellent school climate, and one star representing a school climate most in need of improvement. Mount Zion Elementary has a 5 Star Climate Rating!

Mt. Zion Elementary attained their National STEM Certification in 2025 and we have seven teachers who are Nationally STEM Certified.

MZE has been recognized as Georgia Literacy Leaders for the past two years in a row. This award is given to schools who elevate achievement for students through literacy.

MZE was awarded the John Hancock Banner and Proficiency Ribbon this year. The Georgia DOE honors schools that demonstrate excellence in cursive instruction through the John Hancock Award.

Mrs. Laura Vincent, 1st grade teacher, received West Georgia RESA Literacy Teacher of the Year for the FY27 school year. This award recognizes teachers whose students show the greatest amount of growth in reading. 

Our TOME Club for the 2025-2026 school year, placed 4th in the state of Georgia and in the Nation!

Academic team placed 3rd at Meet 3 and 6th place overall during their 2025-2026 competition season.

MZE was recognized at a National Beta School of Distinction for its growth in the 2025-2026 school year.