Social Circle Elementary School

Q: Is Social Circle Elementary School a good school?

Social Circle Elementary School ranks 465 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Social Circle Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Social Circle City District in Georgia, with 379 students and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and are very similar to the Social Circle City district as a whole. Compared to nearby schools, Social Circle Elementary outperforms lower-ranked schools like Middle Ridge Elementary and Porterdale Elementary, but underperforms higher-ranked schools like Newton County Theme School at Ficquett and Mansfield Elementary. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of around 45% is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools, which may contribute to its slightly lower test scores.

Over the past 10 years, Social Circle Elementary has maintained a relatively consistent performance, with a statewide ranking between 336 and 583 and a 3-star rating. While the school's performance is on par with district and state averages, there may be opportunities for improvement, especially in comparison to higher-performing nearby schools. Addressing the needs of the school's socioeconomically diverse student population could be a key focus area, and analyzing how resources are allocated could provide valuable insights for the school's leadership.

Detail:

Public 3-5

240A W Hightower Trl
Social Circle, GA 30025

(770) 464-2664

District: Social Circle City

SchoolDigger Rank:
465^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,898

Students who attend Social Circle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Social Circle Middle School
High:	Social Circle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.7%

African American:

21.0%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Social Circle Elementary School ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.7%), African American (21%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Social Circle Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Social Circle Elementary School employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Social Circle Elementary School is $9,898.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Social Circle Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Social Circle City:

SchoolDigger ranks Social Circle City 89^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Social Circle Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	52.23	607^th	1101	44.9%
2007	48.24	675^th	1125	40.0%
2008	32.88	860^th	1134	24.2%
2009	46.57	693^rd	1133	38.8%
2010	41.24	808^th	1183	31.7%
2011	52.39	679^th	1212	44.0%
2012	46.41	775^th	1201	35.5%
2013	53.46	690^th	1225	43.7%
2014	60.32	583^rd	1231	52.6%
2015	52.58	547^th	1240	55.9%
2016	51.76	541^st	1233	56.1%
2017	54.50	492^nd	1205	59.2%
2018	50.76	550^th	1209	54.5%
2019	50.30	580^th	1234	53.0%
2021	68.77	336^th	1214	72.3%
2022	64.37	402^nd	1244	67.7%
2023	69.74	336^th	1242	72.9%
2024	58.75	465^th	1248	62.7%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Never a bad teacher they are all great! Especially Mrs.Garrett and Mrs.Rhodes they should get teacher of the year every year. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, October 15, 2017

When you compare apples to apples, this elementary school program offers more than most. Qualified & dedicated teachers/staff, Spanish for all grades, STEAM, top-rate computer labs in addition to laptops in the classroom, community service, a strong PTO and more. The school leadership leads visibly and is always stretching towards growth. All students are supported - no matter the need or strength. There is a strong sense of school community that is felt each day, Close Quote

Enrollment information for Social Circle 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	538	538
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	534	534
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	570	570
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	594	594
1994	392	193	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
1995	434	193	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
1996	434	193	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
1997	432	180	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1998	485	189	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
1999	489	185	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
2000	473	201	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2001	494	219	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	715
2002	216	93	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2003	216	93	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2004	233	109	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2005	237	107	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	11	358
2006	253	109	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	16	389
2007	263	104	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	14	395
2008	262	98	4	15	1	n/a	n/a	6	386
2009	270	107	1	13	2	n/a	n/a	11	404
2010	293	112	4	12	1	1	2	0	425
2011	275	101	5	10	1	1	11	0	404
2012	239	82	4	7	1	0	12	0	345
2013	253	68	2	6	0	0	12	0	341
2014	267	85	3	5	2	0	10	0	372
2015	270	73	6	9	0	0	14	0	372
2016	273	90	4	9	2	0	11	0	389
2017	270	79	6	14	1	0	7	0	377
2018	272	91	7	17	0	0	10	0	397
2019	251	91	8	17	0	0	14	0	381
2020	239	91	6	17	1	0	15	0	369
2021	239	81	3	19	1	1	12	0	356
2022	252	80	3	25	2	0	8	0	370
2023	273	70	3	18	0	0	15	0	379
2024	295	89	5	20	0	0	14	0	423

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 Social Circle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	538	32.0	16.8	28.3
1991	534	32.0	16.6	30.1
1992	570	33.0	17.2	36.7
1993	594	33.0	18.0	39.9
1994	585	35.9	16.3	41.2
1995	628	38.5	16.3	45.7
1996	628	38.5	16.3	45.7
1997	612	41.5	14.7	49
1998	676	41.2	16.4	47.8
1999	676	45.5	14.9	46.7
2000	675	43.5	15.5	46.7
2001	715	46.9	15.2	46
2002	313	20.3	15.4	49.5
2003	313	20.3	15.4	49.5
2004	347	18.1	19.2	53.6
2005	358	24.5	14.6	52.2
2006	389	23.7	16.4	56.8
2007	395	24.5	16.1	53.5
2008	386	27.1	14.2	48.9
2009	404	27.9	14.5	56.5
2010	425	30.7	13.8	54.4
2011	404	28.3	14.2	57.7
2012	345	26.2	13.1	63.2
2013	341	24.5	13.9	55.1
2014	372	24.5	15.1	55.9
2015	372	24.0	15.5	56.2
2016	389	26.0	14.9	50.6
2017	377	25.9	14.5	50.1
2018	397	25.7	15.4	52.1
2019	381	26.0	14.6	52.2
2020	369	26.1	14.1	46.6
2021	356	28.7	12.4	40.4
2022	370	27.5	13.4	n/a
2023	379	27.0	14.0	45.4
2024	423	28.5	14.8	60

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 Social Circle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	538	32.0	16.8	28.3
1991	534	32.0	16.6	30.1
1992	570	33.0	17.2	36.7
1993	594	33.0	18.0	39.9
1994	585	35.9	16.3	41.2
1995	628	38.5	16.3	45.7
1996	628	38.5	16.3	45.7
1997	612	41.5	14.7	49
1998	676	41.2	16.4	47.8
1999	676	45.5	14.9	46.7
2000	675	43.5	15.5	46.7
2001	715	46.9	15.2	46
2002	313	20.3	15.4	49.5
2003	313	20.3	15.4	49.5
2004	347	18.1	19.2	53.6
2005	358	24.5	14.6	52.2
2006	389	23.7	16.4	56.8
2007	395	24.5	16.1	53.5
2008	386	27.1	14.2	48.9
2009	404	27.9	14.5	56.5
2010	425	30.7	13.8	54.4
2011	404	28.3	14.2	57.7
2012	345	26.2	13.1	63.2
2013	341	24.5	13.9	55.1
2014	372	24.5	15.1	55.9
2015	372	24.0	15.5	56.2
2016	389	26.0	14.9	50.6
2017	377	25.9	14.5	50.1
2018	397	25.7	15.4	52.1
2019	381	26.0	14.6	52.2
2020	369	26.1	14.1	46.6
2021	356	28.7	12.4	40.4
2022	370	27.5	13.4	n/a
2023	379	27.0	14.0	45.4
2024	423	28.5	14.8	60

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 Social Circle Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$395 (4.5%)	$8,362 (95.5%)	$8,756
2018	$358 (3.8%)	$8,995 (96.2%)	$9,353
2019	$416 (4.2%)	$9,482 (95.8%)	$9,898

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Social Circle Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 580^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 336^th of 1242 Elementary schools	19.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Elementary School)	34.1	40.3	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)	34.1	40.3	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Elementary School)	50.8	46.3	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)	50.8	46.3	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Elementary School)	49.6	37.2	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)	49.6	37.2	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Elementary School)	45.4	47.9	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)	45.4	47.9	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Elementary School)	36.7	58.7	22%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)	36.7	58.7	22%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Elementary School)	42.2	56.2	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)	42.2	56.2	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Social Circle Elementary School)	44.5	60.3	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Social Circle City)	44.5	60.3	15.8%
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	381	379	0.5%
African American	91	70	23.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	17	18	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	273	8.8%
Two or More Races	14	15	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	45.4%	6.8%

Schools Near Social Circle Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Social Circle Elementary School	Public	3-5	240A W Hightower Trl	Social Circle	30025	Walton County	Social Circle City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 464-2664	423	29	14.8	60.0%	295 (69.7%)	89 (21.0%)	20 (4.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	58.7	465^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.7%		69.7	336^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.9%	129		29.4	39.9	68.7				29.4	44.6	58.8				51.9			$9,898	$416	$9,482
Social Circle Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	439 Annie P Henderson Dr	Social Circle	30025	Walton County	Social Circle City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 464-1411	492	34	14.6	61.6%	346 (70.3%)	87 (17.7%)	29 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)								(n/a)																	$11,030	$813	$10,217
Flint Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Airport Road	Oxford	30054	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 787-1330	850	63	13.6	97.9%	218 (25.6%)	467 (54.9%)	102 (12.0%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.9%)	14.7	1102^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	11.7%		15.2	1089^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.3%	13		14.8	20.3	22.0				15.7	20.9	16.1				22.9			$11,269	$867	$10,401
Harmony Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	934 Harmony Church Rd NE	Monroe	30655	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 267-6574	672	49	13.8	82.9%	282 (42.0%)	282 (42.0%)	55 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.0%)	35.3	768^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.5%		29.6	844^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.0%	76		23.8	33.3	37.8				39.6	53.3	16.3				23.5			$10,381	$1,246	$9,135
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett	Public	PK, KG-8	2207 Williams St NE	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	No	(770) 786-2636	1,025	60	17.1	42.4%	420 (41.0%)	453 (44.2%)	73 (7.1%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.2%)	83.6	192^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	84.6%		75.6	274^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.9%	82	100.0	60.7	65.2	68.9	61.9	71.3	73.5	60.7	64.3	51.5	43.2	37.6	86.7	55.3	43.5	72.4	$8,307	$320	$7,987
East Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2286 Dixie Rd	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2973	578	39	14.9	65.2%	245 (42.4%)	236 (40.8%)	59 (10.2%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	55.5	498^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.1%		48.3	566^th of 1242 public elementary schools	54.4%	68		36.9	29.9	63.9				33.3	43.7	42.6				47.2			$10,521	$639	$9,882
Walnut Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	460 Highway 81 S	Covington	30014	Newton County	Walton County	No	No	No	No	(770) 784-0023	728	49	14.7	58.7%	547 (75.1%)	71 (9.8%)	65 (8.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.2%)	64.8	401^st of 1248 public elementary schools	67.9%		63.2	416^th of 1242 public elementary schools	66.5%	15		39.4	42.3	52.1				47.2	72.1	44.4				45.3			$10,497	$891	$9,606
Mansfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 E Third Ave	Mansfield	30055	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2948	406	31	12.9	54.9%	323 (79.6%)	47 (11.6%)	18 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	76.9	267^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.6%		66.4	376^th of 1242 public elementary schools	69.7%	109		50.0	46.3	57.1				60.3	48.1	66.7				58.7			$11,846	$655	$11,191
Atha Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 H D Atha Rd	Monroe	30655	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 266-5995	800	54	14.8	64.1%	486 (60.8%)	180 (22.5%)	66 (8.3%)	15 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.3%)	56.2	489^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.8%		63.9	409^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.1%	80		39.8	37.5	53.0				34.7	53.9	47.8				37.4			$9,370	$784	$8,587
Middle Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11649 Covington By Pass Rd	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6463	593	45	13.1	100.0%	94 (15.9%)	380 (64.1%)	66 (11.1%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	40 (6.7%)	16.7	1070^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.3%		18.8	1027^th of 1242 public elementary schools	17.3%	43		15.7	14.1	30.3				19.1	16.3	17.2				29.3			$9,981	$914	$9,067

Frequently Asked Questions about Social Circle Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Social Circle Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Social Circle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Social Circle Middle School
High : Social Circle High School

What district is Social Circle Elementary School in?

Social Circle City

How many students attend Social Circle Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Social Circle Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Social Circle Elementary School?

Students at Social Circle Elementary School are 70% White, 21% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Social Circle Elementary School a good school?

Social Circle Elementary School ranks 465^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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