Best High Schools in Nelson, GA

Nelson, GA has 3 high schools with 3,410 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nelson score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nelson don't meet expectations.

1. Creekview High School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2126 Students

2. Pickens County High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nelson, GA

Nelson, GA has 2 middle schools with 2,122 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nelson score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nelson meet expectations.

1. Creekland Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1511 Students

2. Pickens County Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 611 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, GA

Nelson, GA has 2 elementary schools with 1,074 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nelson score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nelson underperform expectations.

1. Ball Ground Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students

2. Tate Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 482 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, GA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Nelson, GA has a total population of 1,191 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nelson, GA

6,606

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.12 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, GA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,179 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nelson, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Nelson, GA

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Tate, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ball Ground, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mica, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gober, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jasper, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ophir, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Marble Hill, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Macedonia, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Jerusalem, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waleska, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations