High Shoals Elementary School vs. Dove Creek Elementary School
Should you attend High Shoals Elementary School or Dove Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
High Shoals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dove Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Shoals Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dove Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
585 students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#113 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
7
Kindergarten Students
82
80
Grade 1 Students
81
87
Grade 2 Students
98
97
Grade 3 Students
87
100
Grade 4 Students
126
85
Grade 5 Students
97
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
83%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%