Serving 874 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nebo 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 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nebo Elementary School serves the southern part of Dallas, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nebo Elementary School's student population of 874 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nebo 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 Nebo Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1084 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nebo Elementary School's ranking?
Nebo Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Nebo Elementary School often compared to?
Nebo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Connie Dugan Elementary School, Dallas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Nebo Elementary School?
874 students attend Nebo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Nebo Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nebo Elementary School offer ?
Nebo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nebo Elementary School part of?
Nebo Elementary School is part of Paulding County School District.
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