Roberta T. Smith Elementary School

6340 Highway 42
Rex, GA 30273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 755 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roberta T. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's student population of 755 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
755 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Roberta T. Smith Elementary 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 Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
#1958 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Roberta T. Smith Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Roberta T. Smith 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.
15%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Roberta T. Smith 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.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Roberta T. Smith 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
1%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
19%
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Black
66%
36%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Roberta T. Smith Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Roberta T. Smith 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
99%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Roberta T. Smith 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 (12-13)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Roberta T. Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is ranked #1958 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Roberta T. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School, Riverdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
755 students attend Roberta T. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Roberta T. Smith Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roberta T. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roberta T. Smith Elementary School part of?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

School Reviews

1   6/30/2018
No practical application is taught, therefore problem-solving skills have to be taught at home. Facualtys main concern seems to be passing standardized tests rather than teaching the skills necessary to succeed. It is difficult to get problems addressed when dealing with staff.
- Posted by Parent - Y
2   12/6/2016
26.6 % overall test scores? This school needs some additional resources. They like to say the parents need to be more active, but this also reveals issues with the falculties teaching methods.
- Posted by Parent - Alan

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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