Serving 924 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 924 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hickory Flat Elementary School's student population of 924 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
924 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Flat Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#241 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
6%
36%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Flat Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Flat Elementary School is ranked #241 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hickory Flat Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Flat Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avery Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School?
924 students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hickory Flat Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Flat Elementary School?
Hickory Flat Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Flat Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Flat Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Flat Elementary School part of?
Hickory Flat Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/21/2020
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?
1 1/29/2020
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?!
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