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#701 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 31% in state

Cross Creek Elementary School

Elementary School · Thomas County · Thomasville, GA

A Thomas County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

324 Clark Rd, Thomasville, GA 31757

  • Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$14,165
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Cross Creek Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cross Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thomasville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,620

Median home value

$208,000

Median rent

$1,126/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–52.2 mi324Compare →
Jerger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–53.1 mi740Compare →
Harper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.3PK–53.3 mi314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Thomas County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$14,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cross Creek Elementary School is listed in Thomas County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cross Creek Elementary School

Cross Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thomasville, GA, part of Thomas County, serving approximately 760 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cross Creek Elementary School

What grades does Cross Creek Elementary School serve?

Cross Creek Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.

How many students attend Cross Creek Elementary School?

Cross Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cross Creek Elementary School rank in GA?

Cross Creek Elementary School ranks #701 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Cross Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cross Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cross Creek Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross Creek Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cross Creek Elementary School a charter school?

No, Cross Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cross Creek Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Cross Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross Creek Elementary School?

70.9% of students at Cross Creek Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
760
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Thomas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 31757)
11,787
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31757; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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