Hayes Elementary School

1501 Kennesaw Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 841 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hayes Elementary School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 841 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hayes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Hayes Elementary School's student population of 841 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
841 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hayes 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 Hayes Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#787 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hayes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hayes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Hayes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hayes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayes Elementary School's ranking?
Hayes Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hayes Elementary School often compared to?
Hayes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Hayes Elementary School?
841 students attend Hayes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hayes Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Elementary School?
Hayes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hayes Elementary School offer ?
Hayes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hayes Elementary School part of?
Hayes Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

School Reviews

5   3/27/2020
Hayes has been consistently very good over the last 5 years. The teachers are phenomenal. Strong parent involvement. Diversity is celebrated. Welcoming environment. My children thrived here.
- Posted by Parent - Happy mom
5   1/25/2011
This is my 2nd child's last year at Hayes. We have been so pleased with the quality of education both of my children have received in preparing our children for middle school. Teachers and administration are caring and professional. Tons of parental involvement from our diverse school.
- Posted by Parent - thsir
2   9/27/2010
The administrators are AWFUL, the teachers are OK, 1/2 the school is hispanic & doesn't or won't speak English. So happy my children no longer go there.
- Posted by Parent - miche

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 841 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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