Serving 1,144 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vickery Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vickery Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vickery Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,144 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vickery Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vickery Creek Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#181 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
3%
36%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vickery Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Vickery Creek Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Vickery Creek Elementary School?
1,144 students attend Vickery Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Vickery Creek Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vickery Creek Elementary School?
Vickery Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vickery Creek Elementary School offer ?
Vickery Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vickery Creek Elementary School part of?
Vickery Creek Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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