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Norton Park Elementary School vs. Nickajack Elementary School

Should you attend Norton Park Elementary School or Nickajack Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Norton Park Elementary School
3041 Gray Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Nickajack Elementary School
4555 Mavell Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Nickajack Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norton Park 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nickajack Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
654 students
1,191 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norton Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nickajack Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norton Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nickajack Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norton Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nickajack Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norton Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cobb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nickajack Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cobb County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1437 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#535 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norton Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nickajack Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
48%
(Top 30% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nickajack Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nickajack Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nickajack Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norton Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nickajack Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
23
Kindergarten Students
105
212
Grade 1 Students
106
184
Grade 2 Students
116
178
Grade 3 Students
113
198
Grade 4 Students
98
204
Grade 5 Students
105
192

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nickajack Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nickajack Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
31%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nickajack Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nickajack Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nickajack Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cobb County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norton Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nickajack Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norton Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nickajack Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norton Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nickajack Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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