Hickory Flat Elementary School

Q: Is Hickory Flat Elementary School a good school?

Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks 143 rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hickory Flat Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Canton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 910 students. The school is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hickory Flat Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance.

Hickory Flat Elementary consistently outperforms the Cherokee County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 16.7 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, Hickory Flat Elementary has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $8,449 to $9,206 over the past three years, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10.77% to 12.08% over the past three years, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools, such as William G. Hasty-Senior Elementary (74.91%) and Johnston Elementary (36.23%).

Hickory Flat Elementary's consistent high performance, with its students outperforming the Cherokee County and Georgia state averages, as well as many nearby schools, suggests a well-established and effective educational program. The school's low student-teacher ratio, higher per-student spending, and more affluent student population may all contribute to its academic success, which has earned it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2755 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115

(770) 704-1444

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
143^rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,169

Students who attend Hickory Flat Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dean Rusk Middle School
High:	Sequoyah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 924

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.0%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Asian:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Cherokee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Hispanic (11%), Asian (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Flat Elementary School is 15.1. 21 elementary schools in the Cherokee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hickory Flat Elementary School employs 61 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Flat Elementary School is $9,169. 16 elementary schools in the Cherokee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hickory Flat Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hickory Flat Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	84.46	101^st	1101	90.8%
2007	84.84	99^th	1125	91.2%
2008	83.38	123^rd	1134	89.2%
2009	80.12	173^rd	1133	84.7%
2010	78.32	221^st	1183	81.3%
2011	80.04	206^th	1212	83.0%
2012	84.14	99^th	1201	91.8%
2013	82.16	142^nd	1225	88.4%
2014	83.59	100^th	1231	91.9%
2015	88.07	126^th	1240	89.8%
2016	93.30	79^th	1233	93.6%
2017	94.63	59^th	1205	95.1%
2018	92.45	81^st	1209	93.3%
2019	91.27	103^rd	1234	91.7%
2021	88.31	128^th	1214	89.5%
2022	85.47	178^th	1244	85.7%
2023	90.02	133^rd	1242	89.3%
2024	89.40	143^rd	1248	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hickory Flat Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	780	780
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	562	562
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	582	582
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	636	636
1994	687	3	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	695
1995	703	1	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	713
1996	703	1	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	713
1997	725	4	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	741
1998	771	4	2	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	791
1999	865	9	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	887
2000	926	12	2	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	976
2001	956	12	5	46	2	n/a	n/a	0	1021
2002	1043	28	12	100	6	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2003	1043	28	12	100	6	n/a	n/a	0	1189
2004	1076	39	13	113	4	n/a	n/a	0	1245
2005	973	34	13	127	5	n/a	n/a	21	1173
2006	1017	42	11	169	5	n/a	n/a	37	1281
2007	1022	36	15	171	6	n/a	n/a	49	1299
2008	783	38	12	132	2	n/a	n/a	38	1005
2009	798	42	14	140	2	n/a	n/a	46	1042
2010	812	66	11	122	1	4	1	0	1017
2011	768	67	13	130	1	4	4	0	987
2012	529	32	4	27	0	5	3	0	600
2013	484	24	5	34	0	0	9	0	556
2014	467	22	4	38	4	1	15	0	551
2015	459	20	3	49	4	1	14	0	550
2016	449	20	4	33	3	1	15	0	525
2017	390	23	9	29	1	0	26	0	478
2018	436	16	13	36	0	0	32	0	533
2019	479	27	11	55	0	0	37	0	609
2020	553	31	11	63	0	0	39	0	697
2021	559	44	14	78	0	0	50	0	745
2022	614	67	26	104	0	0	61	0	872
2023	619	62	59	104	0	0	66	0	910
2024	619	59	78	102	1	0	65	0	924

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory Flat Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	780	42.0	18.5	6.2
1991	562	27.0	20.8	5.2
1992	582	31.0	18.7	7.7
1993	636	28.0	22.7	11.3
1994	695	36.4	19.1	9.6
1995	713	37.0	19.3	9.1
1996	713	37.0	19.3	9.1
1997	741	38.0	19.5	11.2
1998	791	40.6	19.5	9.7
1999	887	46.5	19.1	9.7
2000	976	53.0	18.4	10.1
2001	1021	55.1	18.5	11.4
2002	1189	64.8	18.3	13.7
2003	1189	64.8	18.3	13.7
2004	1245	68.5	18.2	16.9
2005	1173	74.3	15.8	19.6
2006	1281	79.8	16.1	18.8
2007	1299	86.4	15.0	20.3
2008	1005	74.5	13.5	22.6
2009	1042	69.3	15.0	25.2
2010	1017	62.6	16.2	25
2011	987	56.6	17.4	29.8
2012	600	40.0	15.0	13.3
2013	556	30.5	18.2	14.7
2014	551	29.2	18.8	16
2015	550	33.0	16.6	14
2016	525	31.0	16.9	13
2017	478	29.6	16.1	12.6
2018	533	33.5	15.9	13.5
2019	609	40.0	15.2	13
2020	697	43.0	16.2	10.3
2021	745	46.9	15.8	12.1
2022	872	52.2	16.7	n/a
2023	910	58.1	15.6	10.8
2024	924	61.0	15.1	18.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hickory Flat Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	780	42.0	18.5	6.2
1991	562	27.0	20.8	5.2
1992	582	31.0	18.7	7.7
1993	636	28.0	22.7	11.3
1994	695	36.4	19.1	9.6
1995	713	37.0	19.3	9.1
1996	713	37.0	19.3	9.1
1997	741	38.0	19.5	11.2
1998	791	40.6	19.5	9.7
1999	887	46.5	19.1	9.7
2000	976	53.0	18.4	10.1
2001	1021	55.1	18.5	11.4
2002	1189	64.8	18.3	13.7
2003	1189	64.8	18.3	13.7
2004	1245	68.5	18.2	16.9
2005	1173	74.3	15.8	19.6
2006	1281	79.8	16.1	18.8
2007	1299	86.4	15.0	20.3
2008	1005	74.5	13.5	22.6
2009	1042	69.3	15.0	25.2
2010	1017	62.6	16.2	25
2011	987	56.6	17.4	29.8
2012	600	40.0	15.0	13.3
2013	556	30.5	18.2	14.7
2014	551	29.2	18.8	16
2015	550	33.0	16.6	14
2016	525	31.0	16.9	13
2017	478	29.6	16.1	12.6
2018	533	33.5	15.9	13.5
2019	609	40.0	15.2	13
2020	697	43.0	16.2	10.3
2021	745	46.9	15.8	12.1
2022	872	52.2	16.7	n/a
2023	910	58.1	15.6	10.8
2024	924	61.0	15.1	18.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory Flat Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$155 (1.8%)	$8,294 (98.2%)	$8,449
2018	$138 (1.5%)	$9,069 (98.5%)	$9,206
2019	$157 (1.7%)	$9,011 (98.3%)	$9,169

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Flat Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 133^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	55.6	59.6	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	49.9	48.3	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	87.2	74.3	12.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	68.6	58.8	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	69.5	63.9	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	50.4	47	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	80.8	75.3	5.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	65.8	60	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	72.3	58.7	13.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	57.6	52.7	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	65.3	67.7	2.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	56.8	54.1	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	66.3	53.2	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee County)	51.5	48.5	3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	609	910	49.4%
African American	27	62	129.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	59	436.4%
Hispanic	55	104	89.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	479	619	29.2%
Two or More Races	37	66	78.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13%	10.8%	2.2%

Schools Near Hickory Flat Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hickory Flat Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2755 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1444	924	61	15.1	18.1%	619 (67.0%)	59 (6.4%)	102 (11.0%)	78 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.0%)	89.4	143^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	88.5%		90	133^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	89.3%	10	62.7	52.1	72.0	66.9	74.3	75.8	58.0	$9,169	$157	$9,011
Mountain Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Mountain Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-8520	372	30	12.2	30.4%	248 (66.7%)	18 (4.8%)	53 (14.2%)	18 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.4%)	86.3	172^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.2%		92.7	98^th of 1242 public elementary schools	92.1%	74	61.3	53.0	68.4	75.8	60.6	55.7	64.6	$10,904	$158	$10,746
Holly Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1965 Hickory Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1420	775	58	13.3	45.4%	501 (64.6%)	49 (6.3%)	153 (19.7%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (8.0%)	66.2	388^th of 1248 public elementary schools	68.9%		58.2	469^th of 1242 public elementary schools	62.2%	81	45.5	42.6	49.1	59.7	67.2	38.9	39.8	$9,967	$157	$9,810
Indian Knoll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3635 Univeter Rd	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6600	896	61	14.7	35.9%	601 (67.1%)	54 (6.0%)	178 (19.9%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (5.9%)	82.9	200^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.0%		83.9	190^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.7%	10	61.2	48.6	69.6	57.1	68.5	54.7	57.1	$9,132	$147	$8,985
Avery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6391 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1343	1,132	76	14.8	23.5%	869 (76.8%)	36 (3.2%)	154 (13.6%)	24 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.2%)	90.5	130^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.6%		88.7	144^th of 1242 public elementary schools	88.4%	14	63.1	50.3	72.5	78.2	73.2	72.5	61.3	$8,968	$276	$8,692
Arnold Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	710 Arnold Mill Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6470	773	57	13.6	29.1%	522 (67.5%)	45 (5.8%)	126 (16.3%)	19 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (7.8%)	84.9	179^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.7%		86.9	159^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.2%	20	55.2	52.3	66.7	61.0	76.6	63.3	54.4	$9,217	$194	$9,023
Johnston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2031 E Cherokee Dr	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-8461	494	35	14.1	41.3%	291 (58.9%)	26 (5.3%)	134 (27.1%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	73.3	299^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.0%		73.1	300^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.8%	1	43.6	51.1	72.7	50.0	60.2	48.9	45.5	$9,164	$210	$8,953
Birmingham Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14865 Birmingham Hwy	Milton	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2820	746	49	15.2	3.4%	603 (80.8%)	26 (3.5%)	46 (6.2%)	35 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	98.6	16^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.7%		98.7	15^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.8%	1	80.5	76.3	91.6	85.8	92.1	79.9	81.2	$10,840	$275	$10,566
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3170 Trickum Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-5940	1,267	86	14.7	30.5%	722 (57.0%)	94 (7.4%)	259 (20.4%)	84 (6.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	105 (8.3%)	82.5	203^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	83.7%		81.3	214^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.8%	11	54.8	46.4	73.6	61.9	63.0	66.8	50.6	$8,867	$281	$8,587
William G. Hasty- Senior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Brown Industrial Pkwy	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-6555	1,127	95	11.8	76.8%	252 (22.4%)	101 (9.0%)	716 (63.5%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.7%)	40.2	693^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	44.5%		45.3	614^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.6%	79	30.0	29.7	37.7	40.0	44.3	35.8	30.8	$12,395	$1,642	$10,753

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Flat Elementary School

What district is Hickory Flat Elementary School in?

Cherokee County

Is Hickory Flat Elementary School a good school?

Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks 143^rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Hickory Flat Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hickory Flat Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dean Rusk Middle School
High : Sequoyah High School

What is the racial makeup of Hickory Flat Elementary School?

Students at Hickory Flat Elementary School are 67% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

How many students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 924 students attended Hickory Flat Elementary School.

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