Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Hills Elementary School serves the southwest part of Marietta, GA, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Hills Elementary School's student population of 440 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#754 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
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)15.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Hills Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hickory Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.l. Burruss Elementary School, West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hickory Hills Elementary School?
440 students attend Hickory Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hickory Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Hills Elementary School?
Hickory Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Hills Elementary School part of?
Hickory Hills Elementary School is part of Marietta City School District.
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