Below Average
#1923 of 2,268 schools in GA
Hicks Elementary School
Elementary School · Rockdale County · Conyers, GA
A Rockdale County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1300 Pine Log Rd NE, Conyers, GA 30012
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hicks Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hicks 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. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conyers), 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
$60,169
Median home value
$199,900
Median rent
$1,134/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Achievers Education Center Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Pine Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| First Baptist`early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Flat Shoals Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rockdale County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hicks Elementary School is listed in Rockdale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hicks Elementary School
Hicks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Conyers, GA, part of Rockdale County, serving approximately 947 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,923 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hicks Elementary School
What grades does Hicks Elementary School serve?
Hicks Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hicks Elementary School?
Hicks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 947 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hicks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hicks Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hicks Elementary School rank in GA?
Hicks Elementary School ranks #1,923 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Hicks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hicks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Hicks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hicks Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hicks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hicks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hicks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hicks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hicks Elementary School?
85.5% of students at Hicks 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 947
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (770) 483-4410
- Area population (ZIP 30012)
- 33,034
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
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 30012; 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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