Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Flat Elementary School serves the northwest part of McDonough, GA, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Flat Elementary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Flat Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#1372 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Hickory Flat Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Flat Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hickory Flat Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Flat Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School?
560 students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hickory Flat Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Henry County School District.
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