Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Branch 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 84% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Rocky Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Rocky Branch Elementary School's student population of 595 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Rocky Branch 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 Rocky Branch Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
2%
36%
White
82%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Rocky Branch Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rocky Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Malcom Bridge Elementary School, Colham Ferry Elementary School, High Shoals Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rocky Branch Elementary School?
595 students attend Rocky Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rocky Branch Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Branch Elementary School?
Rocky Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rocky Branch Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Branch Elementary School part of?
Rocky Branch Elementary School is part of Oconee County School District.
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