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Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School vs. Garden Hills Elementary School

Should you attend Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School or Garden Hills 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
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Garden Hills Elementary School
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Garden Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 875 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garden Hills 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 44% (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 11:1 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 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
875 students
470 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garden Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garden Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlanta Public Schools and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garden Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlanta Public Schools and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#488 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
#731 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garden Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in GA)
44%
(Top 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garden Hills Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
43
Kindergarten Students
137
75
Grade 1 Students
125
64
Grade 2 Students
160
69
Grade 3 Students
144
70
Grade 4 Students
149
74
Grade 5 Students
111
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garden Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garden Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garden Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garden Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garden Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlanta Public Schools and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garden Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garden Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garden Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlanta Public Schools and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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