Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dug Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Dug Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dug Gap Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dug Gap Elementary School is ranked #673 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dug Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Dug Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dug Gap Elementary School?
354 students attend Dug Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dug Gap Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dug Gap Elementary School?
Dug Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dug Gap Elementary School offer ?
Dug Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dug Gap Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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