Avery Elementary School

Avery Elementary School serves 1,132 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Canton, Georgia, within Cherokee County. With 76 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1, providing reasonable class sizes for elementary learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking #385 out of 2,271 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 83rd percentile.

Students show particularly impressive results in mathematics, with 74% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 62% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Avery Elementary draws families from the surrounding 30115 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $109,443 and the median home value is $395,500. The community shows strong educational values, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 4.5%.

The school benefits from its location in Cherokee County, situated in a rural setting near the town of Canton, offering students a quieter learning environment while still providing access to the resources and opportunities of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.

Located in a rural area, Avery Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.