Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pickett's Mill 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 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickett's Mill 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Pickett's Mill Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pickett's Mill 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 Pickett's Mill Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#183 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
15%
36%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Pickett's Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Pickett's Mill Elementary School is ranked #183 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Pickett's Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Pickett's Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ford Elementary School, Frey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
734 students attend Pickett's Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pickett's Mill Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickett's Mill Elementary School?
Pickett's Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pickett's Mill Elementary School offer ?
Pickett's Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickett's Mill Elementary School part of?
Pickett's Mill Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.
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