Serving 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Zion Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Zion Elementary School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Zion Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Zion Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
7%
36%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Zion Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Zion Elementary School is ranked #832 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mount Zion Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Zion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrollton Elementary School, Allgood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mount Zion Elementary School?
705 students attend Mount Zion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mount Zion Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Zion Elementary School?
Mount Zion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Zion Elementary School offer ?
Mount Zion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Zion Elementary School part of?
Mount Zion Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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