Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hill City Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hill City Elementary School serves the west part of Jasper, GA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 87.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within this area is about 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hill City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hill City Elementary School's student population of 602 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hill City Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill City Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#528 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
White
90%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill City Elementary School's ranking?
Hill City Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hill City Elementary School often compared to?
Hill City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hill City Elementary School?
602 students attend Hill City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hill City Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill City Elementary School?
Hill City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hill City Elementary School offer ?
Hill City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hill City Elementary School part of?
Hill City Elementary School is part of Pickens County School District.
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