T.g. Scott Elementary School

70 Thornton Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 835 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T.g. Scott Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : T.G. Scott Elementary School serves the eastern part of Forsyth, GA, covering an area of approximately 137.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 20 to 30-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

T.g. Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

T.g. Scott Elementary School's student population of 835 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

T.g. Scott Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T.g. Scott 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#315 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Black
17%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

White
72%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
28%
0.45

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-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 T.g. Scott Elementary School's ranking?
T.g. Scott Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are T.g. Scott Elementary School often compared to?
T.g. Scott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School, Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend T.g. Scott Elementary School?
835 students attend T.g. Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of T.g. Scott Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T.g. Scott Elementary School?
T.g. Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T.g. Scott Elementary School offer ?
T.g. Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T.g. Scott Elementary School part of?
T.g. Scott Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : T.G. Scott Elementary School serves the eastern part of Forsyth, GA, covering an area of approximately 137.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 20 to 30-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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