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Dolvin Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
94th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools
Better than 92% of Georgia elementary schools
Summary

Dolvin Elementary School in Alpharetta, GA, serves 642 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Fulton County School District, and it has consistently ranked among the top 8% of elementary schools statewide, earning 5-star ratings every year for the past decade.

Dolvin's most impressive strength is student attendance. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 2.6%—a fraction of the district (16.6%) and state (17.7%) averages, and a steady improvement from 9.3% just a few years ago. This strong attendance foundation likely supports solid math performance, with proficiency rates of 86% in 3rd grade, 82% in 4th grade, and 78.7% in 5th grade. However, the 5th-grade math score trails several nearby schools like Creek View Elementary School (92.8%) and Lake Windward Elementary School (92.1%). The school's 5th-grade science proficiency (60.7%) is its lowest subject score and represents a notable drop from the prior year (77%), falling more than 20 points behind peers like Wilson Creek Elementary School (88.1%) and Abbotts Hill Elementary School (84.5%).

Dolvin's 2025-2026 statewide ranking of 94th (out of 1,219 schools) is its lowest in recent years, down from 33rd the year before—a shift driven largely by the science decline and softer upper-grade math scores. Still, the school remains in the top 8% statewide and maintains a favorable 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio with per-student spending of $16,123, which is more efficient than several nearby schools with similar outcomes. The school also shows a notable gender pattern: it ranks 44th statewide for male students but 137th for female students. With a low free/reduced lunch rate (16.98%) and exceptional attendance, Dolvin offers a stable, well-resourced environment, though families may want to watch how the science and upper-grade math trends develop in the coming year.

642
Students ?
15.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
$16,123
Per pupil spending ?
17%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 10495 Jones Bridge Rd
       Johns Creek, GA  30022

(470) 254-7020

District: Fulton County


Students who attend Dolvin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Autrey Mill Middle School
High:    Johns Creek High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
Asian:
29.1%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Georgia average (76% vs 47% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 8% of Georgia elementary schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school76%
District avg60%
Georgia avg47%
94th of 1,222
Georgia public elementary schools ?
Top 8%▼ down 3 pts since 2016
From top 5% (2016) to top 8% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
22nd of 60Elementary Schools in the Fulton County
48th of 202Fulton 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202693.394 of 122292.3%★★★★★
202597.333 of 123897.3%★★★★★
202497.530 of 123697.6%★★★★★
202397.435 of 122397.1%★★★★★
202296.750 of 122095.9%★★★★★
202195.364 of 121494.7%★★★★★
201995.746 of 123496.3%★★★★★
201896.340 of 120996.7%★★★★★
201794.758 of 120595.2%★★★★★
201695.256 of 123395.5%★★★★★
201595.259 of 124095.2%★★★★★
201484.970 of 123194.3%★★★★★
201385.951 of 122595.8%★★★★★
201286.265 of 120194.6%★★★★★
201187.943 of 121296.5%★★★★★
201088.649 of 118395.9%★★★★★
200989.353 of 113395.3%★★★★★
200888.460 of 113494.7%★★★★★
200787.475 of 112593.3%★★★★★
200689.627 of 110197.5%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202663.848 of 10755.1%★★★☆☆
202579.69 of 12092.5%★★★★★
202477.710 of 12191.7%★★★★★
202373.526 of 11577.4%★★★★☆
202270.933 of 10668.9%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202688.2137 of 118988.5%★★★★☆
202596.349 of 122496.0%★★★★★
202495.745 of 122396.3%★★★★★
202397.035 of 121297.1%★★★★★
202294.471 of 120694.1%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202590.836 of 58393.8%★★★★★
202375.194 of 53582.4%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202695.944 of 118696.3%★★★★★
202597.325 of 122598.0%★★★★★
202498.120 of 122098.4%★★★★★
202397.133 of 121097.3%★★★★★
202297.825 of 120997.9%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202679.3145 of 70379.4%★★★★☆
202589.761 of 76992.1%★★★★★
202491.935 of 77295.5%★★★★★
202392.638 of 77595.1%★★★★★
202285.498 of 77987.4%★★★★☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Male (2026)96th percentile+4 vs school
Hispanic (2025)94th percentile-4 vs school
Female (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school
White (2026)79th percentile-13 vs school
Asian (2026)55th percentile-37 vs school
By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?
Mathematics82%+34 vs state
Science61%+16 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Open Quote Dolvin provides excellent elementary foundation for all learner types: appropriate acceleration for those who need extra academic challenge, strong support for those who need more basics, and strong fine arts & music programs. Compared to another Fulton school, we found Dolvin to be unbiased in student assessment all around. Teachers find the time to recognize individual students and their achievements despite the fact that the school is big as the demand to be in this school zone is extremely high. We loved the fact that the school is situated in a 100 residential area with sidewalk access to/from school. The extra-curricular activities are also worth looking into as local programs come directly to the school so that the working parents do not have to leave work early. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, May 3, 2015

Open Quote This is our second year at Dolvin and our daughter loves her school and so do we! She's had wonderful teachers who care for her well being as well as her academic achievements. We moved here because of the diversity of the school as well as the strong community that the school strives to build. They have an amazing PTA which supports the students and the staff as well as a strong school Foundation that provides much of the new technology in the school. They also have a strong music and arts program which are led by amazing teachers. Do they have fundraisers? Of course they do! How else would a public school with limited funding get so many resources! It is excessive? No.
I am a teacher in another county and I am amazed with all of the school activities and programs that they offer. It's the staff, parents, and the leadership of Mrs. Zoll that create such a stellar environment for our students. It always comes down to what is best for our kids and we couldn't have asked for more! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 9, 2014

Open Quote We moved into the Alpharetta area specifically for the schools. Our son is in Kindergarten and has had an excellent experience so far. His teacher is very caring and we've been amazed at his progress since the beginning of the year. The Principal is fantastic and we enjoy reading her detailed updates in the school newsletter. The school regularly hosts after-school activities that have a strong turnout such as a fall festival, bingo, ice cream social, etc. Parents can come have lunch with their kids as a special treat and there are always a bunch of mothers and fathers there. We're pleased so far. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Open Quote If you have a child that has special needs or requires special education do not send your child to this school. They do not seem to listen to the parents regarding tools to help your child through the day nor do they seem to care to help them in their education or adapting to the new school. We are stuck in this school and wish we had not moved to this area. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Dolvin Elementary School

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

Middle : Autrey Mill Middle School
High : Johns Creek High School

Yes. Dolvin Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Dolvin Elementary School are 43% White, 29% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 642 students attended Dolvin Elementary School.

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Latest Georgia data All new data »
2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026
2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026
2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026
2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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