Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Hills 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hickory Hills Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hickory Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Hills Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
25%
36%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Hills Elementary School is ranked #673 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hickory Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.l. Burruss Elementary School, West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hickory Hills Elementary School?
396 students attend Hickory Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hickory Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Hills Elementary School?
Hickory Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hickory Hills Elementary School part of?
Hickory Hills Elementary School is part of Marietta City School District.
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