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Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School

9858 N Highway 27
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School's student population of 673 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1161 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
33%
37%
32%
40%
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
2%
36%
White
90%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School is ranked #1161 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chickamauga Elementary School, Rock Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School?
673 students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School part of?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School is part of Walker County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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