Vaughan Elementary School

5950 Nichols Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vaughan 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Vaughan Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Vaughan 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 Vaughan Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#172 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
67%
37%
63%
40%
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
19%
36%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vaughan Elementary School's ranking?
Vaughan Elementary School is ranked #172 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Vaughan Elementary School often compared to?
Vaughan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kemp 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 37% GA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Vaughan Elementary School?
632 students attend Vaughan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Vaughan Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaughan Elementary School?
Vaughan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vaughan Elementary School offer ?
Vaughan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vaughan Elementary School part of?
Vaughan Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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