Excellent
#306 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 13% in state
Tunnel Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Whitfield County · Tunnel Hill, GA
A Whitfield County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
203 E School St, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
- Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tunnel Hill Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tunnel 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,022/100K
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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
$70,433
Median home value
$184,800
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30755; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Tiger Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Beaverdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 503 | 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.
Whitfield County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is listed in Whitfield County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tunnel Hill Elementary School
Tunnel Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tunnel Hill, GA, part of Whitfield County, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tunnel Hill Elementary School
What grades does Tunnel Hill Elementary School serve?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunnel Hill Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tunnel Hill Elementary School rank in GA?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School ranks #306 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Tunnel Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tunnel Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tunnel Hill Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tunnel Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tunnel Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tunnel Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tunnel Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tunnel Hill Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Tunnel 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Whitfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (706) 673-4550
- Area population (ZIP 30755)
- 10,768
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 30755; 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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