Very Good
#700 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 31% in state
Social Circle Elementary School
Elementary School · Social Circle City · Social Circle, GA
A Social Circle City elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
240A W Hightower Trl, Social Circle, GA 30025
- Math 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Social Circle Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Social Circle 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low207/100K
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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
$91,125
Median home value
$275,300
Median rent
$1,108/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Circle Christian School at FbcPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Social Circle City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Social Circle Elementary School is listed in Social Circle City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Social Circle Elementary School
Social Circle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Social Circle, GA, part of Social Circle City, serving approximately 423 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Social Circle Elementary School
What grades does Social Circle Elementary School serve?
Social Circle Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Social Circle Elementary School?
Social Circle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Social Circle Elementary School rank in GA?
Social Circle Elementary School ranks #700 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Social Circle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Social Circle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Social Circle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Social Circle Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Social Circle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Social Circle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Social Circle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Social Circle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Social Circle Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Social Circle 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Walton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (770) 464-2664
- Area population (ZIP 30025)
- 11,343
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 30025; 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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