Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Shoals Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
High Shoals Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Shoals Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
High Shoals Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are High Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
High Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Branch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend High Shoals Elementary School?
587 students attend High Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of High Shoals Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Shoals Elementary School?
High Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Shoals Elementary School offer ?
High Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is High Shoals Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 587 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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