Serving 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coal Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coal Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Coal Mountain Elementary School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coal Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal Mountain Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#434 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
7%
36%
White
61%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Coal Mountain Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Coal Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Coal Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Coal Mountain Elementary School?
742 students attend Coal Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Coal Mountain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal Mountain Elementary School?
Coal Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coal Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Coal Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Coal Mountain Elementary School part of?
Coal Mountain Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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