Best Schools in Sandy Cross, GA
Sandy Cross, GA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,499 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Sandy Cross underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sandy Cross, GA
The top high schools in Sandy Cross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oglethorpe County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 655 Students
2. Franklin County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1048 Students
3. Elbert County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 875 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sandy Cross, GA
The top middle schools in Sandy Cross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oglethorpe County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
2. Franklin County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 826 Students
3. Elbert County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 929 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sandy Cross, GA
The top elementary schools in Sandy Cross, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oglethorpe County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 476 Students
2. Royston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 493 Students
3. Elbert County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 656 Students
4. Oglethorpe County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oglethorpe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 563 Students
5. Elbert County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elbert County • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 461 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sandy Cross, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sandy Cross, GA has a total population of 586 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sandy Cross, 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 Sandy Cross, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sandy Cross, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sandy Cross, 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 Sandy Cross, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sandy Cross, GA
How many schools are in Sandy Cross, GA?
Sandy Cross, GA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,499 students in total.
How do schools in Sandy Cross perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Sandy Cross score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Sandy Cross underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sandy Cross?
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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