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#1392 of 2,268 schools in GA
Nebo Elementary School
Elementary School · Paulding County · Dallas, GA
A Paulding County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2843 Nebo Rd, Dallas, GA 30157
- Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nebo Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nebo Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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
$93,562
Median home value
$261,000
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30157; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allgood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Connie Dugan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| New Georgia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Hal Hutchens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 643 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Paulding County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #20 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nebo Elementary School is listed in Paulding County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nebo Elementary School
Nebo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dallas, GA, part of Paulding County, serving approximately 843 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,392 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nebo Elementary School
What grades does Nebo Elementary School serve?
Nebo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebo 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 Nebo Elementary School rank in GA?
Nebo Elementary School ranks #1,392 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Nebo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nebo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Nebo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nebo Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nebo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nebo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nebo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nebo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nebo Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Nebo 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
- 843
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Paulding County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (770) 443-8777
- Area population (ZIP 30157)
- 52,193
- Area average commute
- 40.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 30157; 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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