Serving 741 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 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 27% 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: 741 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sixes Elementary School serves the southwest part of Canton, GA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most families within this area can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sixes Elementary School's student population of 741 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sixes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sixes Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#198 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)13.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sixes Elementary School's ranking?
Sixes Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 2,192 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
741 students attend Sixes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sixes Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% 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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