Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dearing 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dearing Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 266.4 square miles around Dearing, GA. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dearing Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Never stop learning because life never stops teaching.
School Rankings
Dearing Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dearing Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#904 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
5%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dearing Elementary School's ranking?
Dearing Elementary School is ranked #904 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dearing Elementary School?
414 students attend Dearing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dearing Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dearing Elementary School?
Dearing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dearing Elementary School offer ?
Dearing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dearing Elementary School part of?
Dearing Elementary School is part of Mcduffie County School District.
School Calendar
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