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#2147 of 2,268 schools in GA
Smith-barnes Elementary School
Elementary School · Henry County · Stockbridge, GA
A Henry County elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
147 Tye St, Stockbridge, GA 30281
- Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith-barnes Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith-barnes 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,585/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stockbridge), 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
$70,587
Median home value
$235,700
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30281; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theami Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Red Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Cotton Indian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| North Henry AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 108 | 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.
Henry County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #31 of 50
- District spending per student
- $12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith-barnes Elementary School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith-barnes Elementary School
Smith-barnes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stockbridge, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 245 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,147 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith-barnes Elementary School
What grades does Smith-barnes Elementary School serve?
Smith-barnes Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Smith-barnes Elementary School?
Smith-barnes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith-barnes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith-barnes Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith-barnes Elementary School rank in GA?
Smith-barnes Elementary School ranks #2,147 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Smith-barnes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith-barnes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Smith-barnes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith-barnes Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smith-barnes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smith-barnes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith-barnes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smith-barnes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith-barnes Elementary School?
90.2% of students at Smith-barnes 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (770) 474-4066
- Area population (ZIP 30281)
- 70,838
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 30281; 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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