Serving 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sand Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Hill Elementary School serves the eastern part of Carrollton, GA, covering an area of approximately 27.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Hill Elementary School's student population of 733 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Hill 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 Sand Hill Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#695 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sand Hill Elementary School is ranked #695 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sand Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sand Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ithica Elementary School, Glanton-hindsman Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sand Hill Elementary School?
733 students attend Sand Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sand Hill Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Hill Elementary School?
Sand Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sand Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sand Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Hill Elementary School part of?
Sand Hill Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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