Hickory Flat Elementary School

Q: Is Hickory Flat Elementary School a good school?

Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks 931 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Hickory Flat Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in McDonough, Georgia, with an enrollment of 553 students. As part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in the state, Hickory Flat Elementary has consistently underperformed on standardized tests and has a low statewide ranking, placing between 588-931 out of 1,214-1,248 Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Hickory Flat Elementary's test scores are significantly below the Henry County and Georgia state averages, with only 22.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 26.3% and 29.2% for the county, and 38.4% and 45.4% for the state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.95% to 53.71% over the past 3 years, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Additionally, Hickory Flat Elementary spends between $8,129 to $8,827 per student, which is lower than the nearby schools in the analysis.

When compared to other schools in the Henry County district, Hickory Flat Elementary consistently underperforms on test scores and has a much lower statewide ranking. For example, East Lake Elementary, which is only about 2 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates and a much higher statewide ranking (3-4 stars). The school's performance has also declined over the past 10 years, suggesting the need for addressing the underlying factors, such as funding, student demographics, and instructional practices, to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

841 Brannan Rd
McDonough, GA 30253

(770) 898-0107

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
931^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Hickory Flat Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Union Grove Middle
High:	Union Grove High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 553

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.3%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Asian:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.75. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd 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	49.39	643^rd	1101	41.6%
2007	49.28	663^rd	1125	41.1%
2008	65.93	400^th	1134	64.7%
2009	68.95	362^nd	1133	68.0%
2010	70.47	363^rd	1183	69.3%
2011	63.26	521^st	1212	57.0%
2012	77.15	244^th	1201	79.7%
2013	77.09	259^th	1225	78.9%
2014	68.20	437^th	1231	64.5%
2015	57.34	479^th	1240	61.4%
2016	40.95	706^th	1233	42.7%
2017	42.30	673^rd	1205	44.1%
2018	34.60	788^th	1209	34.8%
2019	42.55	697^th	1234	43.5%
2021	47.36	588^th	1214	51.6%
2022	38.22	726^th	1244	41.6%
2023	27.25	882^nd	1242	29.0%
2024	24.75	931^st	1248	25.4%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, January 25, 2020

School counselors make derogatory comments without proof to child protective services for Black foster parents. Instead of calling a meeting wit parent they report them. When a white child pulls down his pants on bus, it goes unpunished Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 23, 2017

Lots of learning and loving going on here! Close Quote

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
1997	630	49	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1998	698	67	11	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	791
1999	792	98	20	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	923
2000	838	153	24	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1030
2001	633	201	39	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	896
2002	654	319	49	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	1073
2003	654	319	49	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	1073
2004	395	208	34	31	5	n/a	n/a	0	673
2005	366	246	45	40	2	n/a	n/a	53	752
2006	355	325	42	47	3	n/a	n/a	71	843
2007	296	379	44	45	4	n/a	n/a	72	840
2008	148	328	39	30	3	n/a	n/a	47	595
2009	165	355	28	38	9	n/a	n/a	33	628
2010	126	362	41	55	5	0	28	0	617
2011	116	371	47	48	4	0	38	0	624
2012	110	362	44	41	0	0	32	0	589
2013	107	366	46	36	0	0	35	0	590
2014	84	451	48	36	0	0	41	0	660
2015	79	482	47	53	0	0	36	0	697
2016	65	496	44	47	0	1	55	0	708
2017	50	461	56	59	0	1	47	0	674
2018	55	464	59	59	2	2	37	0	678
2019	47	461	58	57	1	2	34	0	660
2020	35	447	60	57	0	2	36	0	637
2021	37	391	52	62	0	1	33	0	576
2022	36	368	52	62	0	2	27	0	547
2023	32	372	44	75	1	2	27	0	553

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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
1997	693	38.0	18.2	23.4
1998	791	45.1	17.5	20.4
1999	923	53.1	17.4	20.2
2000	1030	59.0	17.5	20.3
2001	896	53.3	16.8	19.1
2002	1073	58.0	18.5	22.6
2003	1073	58.0	18.5	22.6
2004	673	49.0	13.7	33.6
2005	752	48.8	15.4	39.3
2006	843	54.6	15.4	40.5
2007	840	62.5	13.4	44.1
2008	595	44.4	13.4	46.5
2009	628	43.1	14.6	49.6
2010	617	42.8	14.4	50.2
2011	624	46.5	13.4	55.4
2012	589	45.0	13.0	59.1
2013	590	40.5	14.5	56.3
2014	660	44.0	15.0	58
2015	697	45.0	15.4	69
2016	708	44.0	16.0	54.4
2017	674	44.5	15.1	56.2
2018	678	42.0	16.1	58.1
2019	660	43.0	15.3	55.6
2020	637	40.0	15.9	54.5
2021	576	41.5	13.8	53
2022	547	36.0	15.1	n/a
2023	553	33.5	16.5	53.7

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
1997	693	38.0	18.2	23.4
1998	791	45.1	17.5	20.4
1999	923	53.1	17.4	20.2
2000	1030	59.0	17.5	20.3
2001	896	53.3	16.8	19.1
2002	1073	58.0	18.5	22.6
2003	1073	58.0	18.5	22.6
2004	673	49.0	13.7	33.6
2005	752	48.8	15.4	39.3
2006	843	54.6	15.4	40.5
2007	840	62.5	13.4	44.1
2008	595	44.4	13.4	46.5
2009	628	43.1	14.6	49.6
2010	617	42.8	14.4	50.2
2011	624	46.5	13.4	55.4
2012	589	45.0	13.0	59.1
2013	590	40.5	14.5	56.3
2014	660	44.0	15.0	58
2015	697	45.0	15.4	69
2016	708	44.0	16.0	54.4
2017	674	44.5	15.1	56.2
2018	678	42.0	16.1	58.1
2019	660	43.0	15.3	55.6
2020	637	40.0	15.9	54.5
2021	576	41.5	13.8	53
2022	547	36.0	15.1	n/a
2023	553	33.5	16.5	53.7

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	$591 (7.3%)	$7,538 (92.7%)	$8,129
2018	$553 (6.7%)	$7,673 (93.3%)	$8,226
2019	$665 (7.5%)	$8,162 (92.5%)	$8,827

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Flat Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 697^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 882^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	38.5	19	19.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	47.1	25.3	21.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	44.4	34.4	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	34.4	20.4	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	35.9	27.4	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	49.2	24.5	24.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	43.4	34.3	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	39.8	35.6	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.3	31	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	39	28.7	10.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.5	23.1	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Hickory Flat Elementary School)	28.5	22.8	5.7%
5th Grade Science (Henry County)	33.8	25.5	8.3%
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	660	553	16.2%
African American	461	372	19.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	58	44	24.1%
Hispanic	57	75	31.6%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	47	32	31.9%
Two or More Races	34	27	20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	53.7%	1.9%

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	841 Brannan Rd	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 898-0107	553	34	16.5	53.7%	32 (5.8%)	372 (67.3%)	75 (13.6%)	44 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.9%)	24.8	931^st of 1248 public elementary schools	25.4%		27.3	882^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	29.0%	49	22.4	25.5	36.0	22.4	21.1	28.1	27.3	$8,827	$665	$8,162
Flippen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Peach Dr	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 954-3522	570	38	15.0	57.0%	61 (10.7%)	369 (64.7%)	85 (14.9%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	31.8	811^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.0%		26.7	890^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.3%	79	28.4	26.7	42.7	36.4	34.9	17.3	28.2	$9,727	$273	$9,454
East Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	199 E Lake Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(678) 583-8947	710	46	15.6	33.1%	207 (29.2%)	327 (46.1%)	74 (10.4%)	37 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (8.6%)	59.3	458^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.3%		68.7	350^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.8%	108	39.7	38.5	43.9	50.7	55.4	43.9	43.4	$9,247	$272	$8,975
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 288-8561	716	46	15.7	64.9%	48 (6.7%)	523 (73.0%)	90 (12.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.8%)	16.3	1076^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.4	1017^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.1%	59	19.8	18.5	23.3	27.8	14.8	10.7	24.0	$9,932	$722	$9,211
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Reagan Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 898-0176	479	33	14.6	62.2%	104 (21.7%)	244 (50.9%)	73 (15.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.9%)	29.2	868^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%		30.4	826^th of 1242 public elementary schools	33.5%	42	28.4	14.9	29.5	32.6	33.3	27.4	36.8	$9,778	$721	$9,057
Wesley Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 914-1889	843	49	17.3	72.6%	12 (1.4%)	709 (84.1%)	61 (7.2%)	12 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (5.3%)	16.3	1077^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.7%		22.1	972^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	21.7%	105	16.4	22.9	27.4	17.3	18.7	17.6	20.6	$8,935	$772	$8,163
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	830 Moseley Dr	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 506-6391	619	37	16.5	55.7%	125 (20.2%)	381 (61.6%)	73 (11.8%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.7%)	29.8	857^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.3%		29.9	837^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.6%	20	28.6	23.5	42.9	25.3	24.5	29.6	30.6	$8,731	$271	$8,460
Cotton Indian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Old Conyers Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 474-9983	573	40	14.5	67.2%	87 (15.2%)	325 (56.7%)	112 (19.5%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.6%)	18.5	1026^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.8%		12	1144^th of 1242 public elementary schools	7.9%	118	18.3	20.4	29.1	25.6	20.4	19.4	23.3	$9,741	$719	$9,022
Stockbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4617 N Henry Blvd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 474-8743	543	34	16.2	77.5%	32 (5.9%)	327 (60.2%)	129 (23.8%)	23 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.2%)								(n/a)	24.2			26.5				$10,041	$899	$9,142
Pate's Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1309 Jodeco Rd	Stockbridge	30281	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 389-8819	533	30	18.0	61.5%	48 (9.0%)	341 (64.0%)	74 (13.9%)	22 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.0%)	13.5	1130^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.5%		23.4	951^st of 1242 public elementary schools	23.4%	179	16.0	14.1	14.9	27.2	25.6	14.9	10.8	$10,932	$624	$10,308

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Flat Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hickory Flat Elementary School?

Students at Hickory Flat Elementary School are 67% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% White, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hickory Flat Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Union Grove Middle
High : Union Grove High

How many students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Hickory Flat Elementary School.

What district is Hickory Flat Elementary School in?

Henry County

Is Hickory Flat Elementary School a good school?

Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks 931^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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