Best Schools in Talking Rock, GA
Talking Rock, GA has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,479 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Talking Rock don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Talking Rock, GA
The top high schools in Talking Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pickens County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1259 Students
2. Gilmer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
Best Middle Schools in Talking Rock, GA
The top middle schools in Talking Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
2. Jasper Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 628 Students
3. Pickens County Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Talking Rock, GA
The top elementary schools in Talking Rock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 482 Students
2. Clear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Hill City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 596 Students
4. Harmony Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 548 Students
5. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Talking Rock, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Talking Rock, GA has a total population of 6,283 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Talking Rock, 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 Talking Rock, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Talking Rock, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Talking Rock, 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 Talking Rock, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Talking Rock, GA
How many schools are in Talking Rock, GA?
Talking Rock, GA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,479 students in total.
How do schools in Talking Rock perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Talking Rock score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Talking Rock don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Talking Rock?
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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