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Hephzibah Elementary School

2542 Ga Highway 88
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hephzibah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hephzibah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hephzibah Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hephzibah Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hephzibah Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1754 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hephzibah Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hephzibah Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hephzibah Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Hephzibah Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hephzibah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hephzibah Elementary School's ranking?
Hephzibah Elementary School is ranked #1754 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hephzibah Elementary School?
375 students attend Hephzibah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hephzibah Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hephzibah Elementary School?
Hephzibah Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hephzibah Elementary School offer ?
Hephzibah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hephzibah Elementary School part of?
Hephzibah Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hephzibah Elementary School located?
Hephzibah Elementary School is located in the Farmers Bridge neighborhood of Hephzibah, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Farmers Bridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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