Sixes Elementary School

20 Ridge Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sixes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sixes Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

Sixes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sixes Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#162 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
72%
37%
61%
40%
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
3%
36%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sixes Elementary School's ranking?
Sixes Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sixes Elementary School often compared to?
Sixes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sixes Elementary School?
734 students attend Sixes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sixes Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixes Elementary School?
Sixes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sixes Elementary School offer ?
Sixes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sixes Elementary School part of?
Sixes Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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