Heritage Elementary School vs. Carter Elementary School
Should I attend Heritage Elementary School or Carter Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heritage 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 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carter 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
581 students
458 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1601 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#947 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
49
Kindergarten Students
84
61
Grade 1 Students
76
73
Grade 2 Students
98
67
Grade 3 Students
79
77
Grade 4 Students
100
74
Grade 5 Students
94
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
69%
66%
% White
18%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
