Best Schools in Nelson, GA
Nelson, GA has a total of 7 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 6,606 students attend Nelson, GA schools. On average, schools in Nelson score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nelson don't meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2126 Students
2. Pickens County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1511 Students
2. Pickens County Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
2. Tate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Nelson, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Nelson, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 41%
- Projected Test Scores: 43%
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- Projected Test Scores: 45%
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- Projected Test Scores: 54%
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- Projected Test Scores: 44%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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- Actual Test Scores: 46%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual Test Scores: 54%
- Projected Test Scores: 52%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 33%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 34%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations