Hickory Flat Elementary School
Hickory Flat Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hickory Flat Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hickory Flat Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Hickory Flat Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 533 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hickory Flat Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hickory Flat Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #144 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 4% |
Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
Black | 3% | 37% |
White | 82% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Cherokee County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hickory Flat Elementary School is Sequoyah High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Dean Rusk Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Dean Rusk Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,520 student10
0.9 miles
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135 0.9 6-8 1,520 - Canton Sequoyah High School Math: 55% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,938 student10
1.0 miles
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200 1 9-12 1,938 - Woodstock Mountain Road Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 436 students10
2.3 miles
615 Mountain Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-8520 2.3 PK-5 436 - Canton Holly Springs Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 759 students10
2.9 miles
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-5035 2.9 PK-5 759 - Canton Indian Knoll Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 976 students10
3.3 miles
3635 Univeter Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600 3.3 PK-5 976
School Reviews
5 Love the school. Drop off takes less than 5 minutes. The first week was a little hectic, but that's to be expected. I've been able to walk my kid up to where you cross from the parking lot into the school, and my kid has never been tardy. My kid loves the school, teacher and friends. He is learning a ton and enjoys it - what more can you ask for? - Posted by Parent - Chris |
1 Getting into the school is a joke. Traffic is a nightmare! Can not walk your children to the door since the end of school year 2019. Forced to use a car pool. Car pool takes 20 minutes or more every day, just to drop off. Then you are tardy. At least 30 kids are tardy every day. Walked our child every day last year to the door. No tardies! Now traffic outside of school (East Cherokee Road and Hickory) is a nightmare. If you are a parent, you have to keep your child safe in any parking lot. The school is no different. Was told today, if you walk in, then you are automatically tardy!! Really?! - Posted by Parent - Not Happy |
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