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Pitner Elementary School

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Pitner Elementary School ranks 595 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

595^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Pitner Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Acworth, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 790 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 54 out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Pitner Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Georgia elementary schools, typically between 400-600 out of around 1,200-1,250 schools, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools like Acworth Intermediate, Blackwell Elementary, and Baker Elementary, which tend to have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Pitner's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally below the Cobb County and Georgia averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 48.74% in 2022-2023 to 59.87% in 2023-2024, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite the higher spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Pitner Elementary School's academic performance still lags behind the nearby schools. This indicates that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be influencing the school's outcomes. However, the school's consistent 3-star rating and middle-range statewide ranking suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and interventions.

802

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,526

Per pupil spending ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4575 Wade Green Rd NW
Acworth, GA 30102

(678) 594-8320

District: Cobb County

Students who attend Pitner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Palmer Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.7%

African American:

27.7%

Hispanic:

23.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg49%

Georgia avg42%

595^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 64Elementary Schools in the Cobb County

54^th of 206Cobb 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	47.8	595 of 1238	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.3	460 of 1248	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	459 of 1242	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.7	433 of 1244	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.4	407 of 1214	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.4	334 of 1234	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	60.2	430 of 1209	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.4	425 of 1205	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.0	552 of 1233	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.4	592 of 1240	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.0	454 of 1231	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.0	447 of 1225	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.7	510 of 1201	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.4	694 of 1212	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.3	504 of 1183	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.9	580 of 1133	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.7	551 of 1134	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.2	570 of 1125	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	62.6	467 of 1101	57.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics43%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Science29%-14 vs state

4.3

3 ratings · 3 written reviews

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, January 13, 2018

This is our 3rd year at Pitner. I have 1 daughter in the gifted program and 1 in special ed. I feel that they do try very hard to accommodate my daughter's needs. Dr. Hosey is a wonderful principal. All schools need parent involvement to be their best. I feel that is more of what this school needs. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Great school with awesome teachers and staff! There are several fun family events throughout the year. They have a STEM lab, a Hot Spot Lab with cool educational games and activities, and they have an excellent Target program for gifted students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Great school, teachers care for their students, when my daughter was in kinder there were 17 kids en her classroom with 2 teachers per class. Now she is in second grade with just 20 kids in her class. They also have a Target program for gifted kids. Close Quote

Schools Near Pitner Elementary School

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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
Pitner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4575 Wade Green Rd NW	Acworth	30102	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8320	802	63	12.7	56.5%	278 (34.7%)	222 (27.7%)	192 (23.9%)	35 (4.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.0%)	47.8	595^th of 1238 public elementary schools	51.9%		59.3	460^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.1%	135	39.5	39.2	35.0	48.2	51.4	31.4	29.3	$17,526	$385	$17,140
Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2361 Baker Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6629	738	67	11.0	49.3%	226 (30.6%)	233 (31.6%)	164 (22.2%)	47 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	65 (8.8%)	56.1	486^th of 1238 public elementary schools	60.7%		70.8	336^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.1%	150	36.2	39.0	45.1	43.1	47.9	46.8	42.6	$18,468	$340	$18,127
Chalker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 N Booth Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7621	679	56	12.2	47.6%	290 (42.7%)	167 (24.6%)	133 (19.6%)	27 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.1%)	52.7	527^th of 1238 public elementary schools	57.4%		57.2	475^th of 1248 public elementary schools	61.9%	52	34.8	48.1	39.4	42.3	47.2	38.8	38.8	$17,570	$317	$17,253
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6118 Woodstock Rd	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-8550	523	46	11.4	66.2%	180 (34.4%)	64 (12.2%)	229 (43.8%)	10 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.3%)	39.5	692^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	44.1%		52.3	537^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.0%	155	28.7	33.8	35.4	28.7	35.0	41.8	40.5	$18,015	$1,667	$16,348
Carmel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 704-1184	912	75	12.2	54.2%	371 (40.7%)	136 (14.9%)	314 (34.4%)	21 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	67 (7.3%)	72.1	307^th of 1238 public elementary schools	75.2%		71.4	327^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.8%	20	29.3	53.2	53.8	44.7	64.7	56.3	65.8	$16,024	$1,310	$14,714
Big Shanty Elementary School	Public	3-5	1575 Ben King Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8023	511	45	11.3	50.9%	174 (34.1%)	157 (30.7%)	130 (25.4%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.8%)	62.1	412^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.7%		67.7	369^th of 1248 public elementary schools	70.4%	43	39.7	32.9	53.0	43.8	56.3	54.9	42.9	$18,668	$339	$18,329
Kennesaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3155 Jiles Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8172	560	50	11.2	51.3%	198 (35.4%)	161 (28.8%)	118 (21.1%)	25 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.4%)								(n/a)								$20,203	$333	$19,870
Clark Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3219 Hunt Rd	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-5800	1,108	87	12.7	53.3%	420 (37.9%)	234 (21.1%)	306 (27.6%)	65 (5.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.2%)	54.7	506^th of 1238 public elementary schools	59.1%		46.4	606^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.4%	100	32.1	34.0	47.8	43.4	40.1	49.5	52.7	$15,397	$867	$14,530
Acworth Elementary School	Public	2-5	4220 Cantrell Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 975-6600	499	46	10.8	69.1%	132 (26.5%)	155 (31.1%)	158 (31.7%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.0%)	55.5	495^th of 1238 public elementary schools	60.0%		57.7	473^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	62.1%	22	36.6	49.6	39.5	43.6	50.8	39.1	39.8	$20,313	$867	$19,446
Blackwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3470 Canton Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 494-7600	580	48	12.1	53.6%	247 (42.6%)	90 (15.5%)	147 (25.3%)	37 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (9.5%)	54.4	507^th of 1238 public elementary schools	59.0%		54.9	506^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.5%	1	40.9	39.2	42.0	50.5	45.4	40.2	38.4	$18,036	$316	$17,719

Frequently Asked Questions about Pitner Elementary School

Is Pitner Elementary School a good school?

Pitner Elementary School ranks 595^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Pitner Elementary School in?

Cobb County

What schools do graduates of Pitner Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pitner Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palmer Middle School

How many students attend Pitner Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 802 students attended Pitner Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pitner Elementary School?

Students at Pitner Elementary School are 35% White, 28% African American, 24% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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