Best Schools in McPherson, GA
McPherson, GA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 9,183 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in McPherson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McPherson, GA
The top high schools in McPherson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Paulding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2986 Students
2. Paulding County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2005 Students
Best Middle Schools in McPherson, GA
The top middle schools in McPherson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lena Mae Moses Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
2. Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
3. Herschel Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McPherson, GA
The top elementary schools in McPherson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
2. Northside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
3. Lillian C. Poole Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paulding County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McPherson, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McPherson, GA has a total population of 1,397 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McPherson, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McPherson, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McPherson, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McPherson, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McPherson, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McPherson, GA
How many schools are in McPherson, GA?
McPherson, GA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 9,183 students in total.
How do schools in McPherson perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in McPherson score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in McPherson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McPherson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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