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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cherokee County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 29,583 students in Cherokee County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, GA are Bascomb Elementary School, Hickory Flat Elementary School and Sixes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cherokee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bascomb Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1335 Wyngate Pkwy
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2755 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1444
Gr: PK-5 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Sixes Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Ridge Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6391 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1343
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Macedonia Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10370 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Arnold Mill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Mountain Road Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
615 Mountain Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3635 Univeter Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Little River Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3170 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-5940
Gr: PK-5 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 704-1184
Gr: PK-5 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Free Home Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Dean Rusk Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10500 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Creekland Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1555 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10550 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Woodstock Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
230 Rope Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 704-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 1,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Boston Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 Othello Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 704-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2031 E Cherokee Dr
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-8461
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
J. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 River Bend Way
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Upper Burris Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Ball Ground Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 Valley St
Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 721-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2323.
Pitner Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4575 Wade Green Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30102
(678) 594-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Clark Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3219 Hunt Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,108 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2525.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
E. T. Booth Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6550 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6118 Woodstock Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
(770) 721-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
R. M. Moore Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 Puckett Rd
Waleska, GA 30183
(770) 704-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3030.
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6555
Gr: PK-5 | 1,119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3131.
Teasley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Hickory Log Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cherokee County, GA include Bascomb Elementary School, Hickory Flat Elementary School and Sixes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County?
32 public elementary schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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