Excellent
#271 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 12% in state
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Harris County · Fortson, GA
A Harris County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 Mountain Hill Rd, Fortson, GA 31808
- Math 71% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Mountain Hill Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
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 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Mountain Hill 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low104/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,237
Median home value
$285,100
Median rent
$1,383/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
94.5%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Harris County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 547 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 570 | Compare → |
| Pine Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 622 | 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.
Harris County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Mountain Hill Elementary School is listed in Harris County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Mountain Hill Elementary School
New Mountain Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fortson, GA, part of Harris County, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Mountain Hill Elementary School
What grades does New Mountain Hill Elementary School serve?
New Mountain Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend New Mountain Hill Elementary School?
New Mountain Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Mountain Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Mountain Hill Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Mountain Hill Elementary School rank in GA?
New Mountain Hill Elementary School ranks #271 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is New Mountain Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Mountain Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 New Mountain Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Mountain Hill Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Mountain Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Mountain Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Mountain Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Mountain Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Mountain Hill Elementary School?
40.8% of students at New Mountain Hill 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (706) 323-1144
- Area population (ZIP 31808)
- 8,888
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 31808; 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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