Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tunnel 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tunnel Hill Elementary School serves the northwest part of Tunnel Hill, GA, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tunnel Hill Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tunnel 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 Tunnel Hill Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#815 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
3%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
75%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tunnel Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is ranked #815 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Tunnel Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Tunnel Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope Elementary School, Varnell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
297 students attend Tunnel Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Tunnel Hill Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tunnel Hill Elementary School offer ?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tunnel Hill Elementary School part of?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is part of Whitfield County School District.
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