Excellent
#395 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 17% in state
Whitesburg Elementary School
Elementary School · Carroll County · Whitesburg, GA
A Carroll County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
868 Main St, Whitesburg, GA 30185
- Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitesburg Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 52% 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
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whitesburg 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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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
$68,516
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30185; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnco-sargent Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Bowdon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 699 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 989 | Compare → |
| Ithica ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 781 | 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.
Carroll County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 24
- District spending per student
- $12,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitesburg Elementary School is listed in Carroll County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitesburg Elementary School
Whitesburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Whitesburg, GA, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 526 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #395 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 Whitesburg Elementary School
What grades does Whitesburg Elementary School serve?
Whitesburg Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whitesburg Elementary School?
Whitesburg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesburg Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitesburg Elementary School rank in GA?
Whitesburg Elementary School ranks #395 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Whitesburg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitesburg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Whitesburg Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitesburg Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whitesburg Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whitesburg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitesburg Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whitesburg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitesburg Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Whitesburg 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
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (770) 832-3875
- Area population (ZIP 30185)
- 4,152
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 30185; 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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