Oak Hill Elementary School
Oak Hill Elementary School serves 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Oak Hill Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Oak Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oak Hill Elementary School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 672 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oak Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oak Hill Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #908 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 44% | 37% |
| White | 37% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Hill Elementary School is Salem High School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Veterans Memorial Middle School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Barksdale Elementary School (2.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Conyers Barksdale Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 584 students10
2.9 miles
596 Oglesby Bridge Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-9514 2.9 PK-5 584 - Covington Livingston Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 447 students10
3.1 miles
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930 3.1 PK-5 447 - Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 703 students10
3.5 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893 3.5 6-8 703 - Covington West Newton Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 731 students10
3.5 miles
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472 3.5 PK-5 731 - Mcdonough Timber Ridge Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 583 students10
4.5 miles
2825 Highway 20 E
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237 4.5 PK-5 583
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