Summary:
Cohutta Elementary School is the sole public school serving the city of Cohutta, Georgia, part of the Whitfield County district, and it educates students in grades PK through 5 with an enrollment of 287.
This single-school district offers a clear picture: Cohutta Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently beats its district and often the state in key subjects, despite nearly 89% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. In math, the school’s proficiency rates are striking—4th graders hit an 80% proficiency rate in 2024-2025, a full 31 points above both the district and state averages. Even in the most recent year, 3rd grade math proficiency stood at 65.9% versus 46.4% for the district and 48.3% for the state. English Language Arts results from 2024-2025 are similarly strong, with 3rd graders at 52.2% proficiency compared to just 34.9% statewide. The school’s state ranking has fluctuated between the 66th and 78th percentiles over the past three years, placing it in the upper third of Georgia elementary schools.
There are a few areas to watch. Math proficiency declines as grade level rises—5th grade math (41.7%) dipped below the state average (44.1%) in 2025-2026, and 5th grade science (39.6%) also trails the state (44.2%), making it the school’s weakest subject. Chronic absenteeism sits at 16.0%, below the state’s 17.7% but above the district’s 12.7%. On the positive side, the school maintains a favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $16,267 per student, which likely supports its academic success. Year-to-year swings, such as 4th grade math dropping from 80% to 58.5%, may reflect small class sizes where a few students shift percentages. Overall, Cohutta Elementary is a resilient school that outperforms expectations given its high poverty rate, though upper elementary grades and science offer room for growth.
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