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#554 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 24% in state

Holly Springs Elementary School

Elementary School · Cherokee County · Canton, GA

A Cherokee County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1965 Hickory Rd, Canton, GA 30115

  • Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Holly Springs Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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

45.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Holly Springs 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated930/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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

$113,346

Median home value

$439,600

Median rent

$1,739/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30115; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Compass Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–121.7 mi50Compare →
Canton Homeschool Resources and the Haven AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–122.1 mi183Compare →
Indian Knoll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–52.1 mi896Compare →
Lyndon AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.7 mi193Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cherokee County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#13 of 37
District spending per student
$13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holly Springs Elementary School is listed in Cherokee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holly Springs Elementary School

Holly Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 775 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holly Springs Elementary School

What grades does Holly Springs Elementary School serve?

Holly Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Holly Springs Elementary School?

Holly Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holly Springs Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holly Springs Elementary School rank in GA?

Holly Springs Elementary School ranks #554 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Holly Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holly Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Holly Springs Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holly Springs Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Holly Springs Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Holly Springs Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Holly Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holly Springs Elementary School?

45.4% of students at Holly Springs 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
775
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 30115)
53,299
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
41.2
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 30115; 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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