Nickajack Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smyrna, Georgia 30082 · Cobb County
#410 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#21747 of 50,301 nationally
About Nickajack Elementary School
Nickajack Elementary School is a public elementary located in Smyrna, in the Cobb County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,260 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 410th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,260.
There are 14 schools in Smyrna; Nickajack Elementary School ranks 4th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nickajack Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nickajack Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
King Springs Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,101 students · 1.4 km away
Griffin Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students · 1.5 km away
Betty Gray Middle School
Mableton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 2.9 km away
Teasley Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
974 students · 3.7 km away
Campbell Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,368 students · 3.7 km away
Lindley Middle School
Mableton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students · 4.9 km away
Campbell High School
Smyrna · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,085 students · 5.1 km away
Norton Park Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students · 5.1 km away
Russell Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students · 5.2 km away
Argyle Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Magill Elementary School
Loganville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,259 students
Lilburn Elementary School
Lilburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,249 students
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,247 students
Little River Elem.
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,232 students
Benefield Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,209 students
Harbins Elementary School
Dacula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nickajack Elementary School a good school?
Nickajack Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #410 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nickajack Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Nickajack Elementary School ranks #410 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #21747 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nickajack Elementary School?
Nickajack Elementary School had 1,260 students in 2025.
Is Nickajack Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Nickajack Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nickajack Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nickajack Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.