Excellent
#175 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 8% in state
King Springs Elementary School
Elementary School · Cobb County · Smyrna, GA
A Cobb County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1041 Reed Rd SE, Smyrna, GA 30082
- Math 64% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King Springs Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where King 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$114,093
Median home value
$393,400
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
55.4%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30082; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Nickajack Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 1,191 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Smyrna WestPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.8 mi | 16 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #17 of 110
- District spending per student
- $14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
King Springs Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King Springs Elementary School
King Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Smyrna, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 1,103 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King Springs Elementary School
What grades does King Springs Elementary School serve?
King Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend King Springs Elementary School?
King Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Springs Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King Springs Elementary School rank in GA?
King Springs Elementary School ranks #175 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is King Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
King Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 King Springs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King Springs Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is King Springs Elementary School a charter school?
No, King Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King Springs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, King Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Springs Elementary School?
28.8% of students at King 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
- 1,103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (678) 842-6944
- Area population (ZIP 30082)
- 26,786
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 30082; 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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