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Free Home Elementary School

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Free Home Elementary School ranks 358 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

358^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Free Home Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Free Home Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 358 out of 1,238 schools. The school's performance is mixed compared to the Cherokee County and Georgia averages, with higher proficiency rates in 5th grade mathematics, science, and English Language Arts (ELA), but lower rates in 3rd and 4th grade ELA. Free Home Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 23.15% to 32.44% over the past few years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Poole's Mill Elementary and Matt Elementary.

While Free Home Elementary School's overall academic performance is strong, there is room for improvement in certain grade levels and subject areas to ensure more consistent and equitable outcomes for all students. By addressing potential areas for improvement and learning from the best practices of neighboring high-performing schools, such as Birmingham Falls Elementary in the Fulton County School District, Free Home Elementary can continue to enhance its educational offerings and ensure that all students reach their full potential.

280

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,606

Per pupil spending ?

32.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115

(770) 721-5960

District: Cherokee County

Students who attend Free Home Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Creekland Middle School
High:	Creekview High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 75th percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (51% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Georgia median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Cherokee County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg54%

Georgia avg42%

358^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 23Elementary Schools in the Cherokee County

28^th of 206Cherokee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	358 of 1238	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.4	366 of 1248	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	213 of 1242	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	262 of 1244	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	355 of 1214	70.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	387 of 1234	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.1	245 of 1209	79.7%	★★★★☆
2017	72.3	290 of 1205	75.9%	★★★★☆
2016	65.9	373 of 1233	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.6	316 of 1240	74.5%	★★★★☆
2014	74.7	299 of 1231	75.7%	★★★★☆
2013	61.6	561 of 1225	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.9	287 of 1201	76.1%	★★★★☆
2011	77.6	249 of 1212	79.5%	★★★★☆
2010	78.2	223 of 1183	81.1%	★★★★☆
2009	81.8	151 of 1133	86.7%	★★★★☆
2008	69.0	348 of 1134	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	78.0	207 of 1125	81.6%	★★★★☆
2006	77.6	205 of 1101	81.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science61%+18 vs state

Mathematics59%+13 vs state

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

I attended Free Home Elem. and I have now moved back and put my two children in this school. I can not say enough good things about the teachers and staff. It is a great small town feel with tons of attention to detail! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 11, 2011

My daughter has just started kindergarten there, and the teachers and staff have made this a seamless transition from preschool. They are very good at communicating with parents and making sure that you know what is happening in the classroom. The building may be old, but the people are wonderful and the learning environment is top notch! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Free Home Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12525 Cumming Hwy	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-5960	280	25	11.3	32.9%	235 (83.9%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	67.4	358^th of 1238 public elementary schools	71.1%		68.4	366^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.7%	8	28.3	32.7	68.2	58.5	49.1	70.5	61.4	$18,606	$173	$18,433
Macedonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10370 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1372	730	52	14.1	18.6%	602 (82.5%)	19 (2.6%)	61 (8.4%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (4.9%)	87.6	155^th of 1238 public elementary schools	87.5%		87.7	157^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.4%	2	45.5	60.3	59.1	64.2	74.8	74.2	64.4	$14,994	$137	$14,857
Poole's Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7110 Heardsville Rd	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-1285	1,384	90	15.3	22.0%	635 (45.9%)	50 (3.6%)	166 (12.0%)	477 (34.5%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.5%)	79.1	244^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.3%		69.6	348^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.1%	104	50.2	48.8	53.3	69.5	62.1	59.5	49.0	$12,384	$200	$12,184
Vickery Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6280 Post Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 346-0040	982	62	15.8	6.9%	613 (62.4%)	23 (2.3%)	50 (5.1%)	259 (26.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.4%)	93.2	98^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.1%		89.4	144^th of 1248 public elementary schools	88.5%	46	64.5	61.6	61.3	78.7	79.1	77.3	68.5	$12,380	$202	$12,178
Matt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7455 Wallace Tatum Rd	Cumming	30028	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 455-4500	1,171	81	14.5	19.1%	652 (55.7%)	30 (2.6%)	120 (10.2%)	311 (26.6%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.4%)	87.1	159^th of 1238 public elementary schools	87.2%		86.9	165^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.8%	6	48.7	53.2	65.7	58.5	69.7	74.2	72.7	$13,452	$200	$13,252
Avery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6391 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1343	1,104	79	13.9	22.6%	836 (75.7%)	39 (3.5%)	140 (12.7%)	41 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.2%)	89.8	131^st of 1238 public elementary schools	89.4%		90.5	130^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.6%	1	55.9	69.4	58.9	71.8	86.0	62.2	58.4	$13,689	$308	$13,381
Sawnee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1616 Canton Hwy	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-6161	1,591	100	15.9	21.5%	594 (37.3%)	50 (3.1%)	223 (14.0%)	659 (41.4%)	15 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.1%)	85.8	176^th of 1238 public elementary schools	85.8%		80.5	225^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.0%	49	48.5	56.4	58.2	66.5	74.9	71.5	55.1	$12,354	$200	$12,154
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	405 Mullinax Road	Alpharetta	30004	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 475-6670	1,022	63	16.2	15.8%	315 (30.8%)	51 (5.0%)	112 (11.0%)	483 (47.3%)	16 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.4%)	94	84^th of 1238 public elementary schools	93.2%		92.8	99^th of 1248 public elementary schools	92.1%	15	59.0	69.5	69.1	71.1	82.6	74.3	67.4	$12,028	$200	$11,828
New Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 Castleberry Road	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(678) 965-5101	1,175	76	15.4	14.6%	336 (28.6%)	33 (2.8%)	125 (10.6%)	639 (54.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.1%)	95.9	64^th of 1238 public elementary schools	94.8%		94.2	79^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.7%	15	62.3	68.8	73.8	75.5	81.3	82.2	72.8	$12,258	$201	$12,057
Birmingham Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14865 Birmingham Hwy	Milton	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2820	696	48	14.6	4.3%	558 (80.2%)	23 (3.3%)	45 (6.5%)	33 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.2%)	98.5	14^th of 1238 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.6	16^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.7%	2	78.3	82.3	82.9	90.7	89.3	80.3	76.9	$16,097	$432	$15,665

Frequently Asked Questions about Free Home Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Free Home Elementary School?

Students at Free Home Elementary School are 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Free Home Elementary School in?

Cherokee County

How many students attend Free Home Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Free Home Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Free Home Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Free Home Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekland Middle School
High : Creekview High School

Is Free Home Elementary School a good school?

Free Home Elementary School ranks 358^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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