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Long Branch Elementary School

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Long Branch Elementary School ranks 492 nd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

492^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Long Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dahlonega, Georgia, serving 395 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lumpkin County School District, which is ranked 43 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Long Branch Elementary has shown mixed performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in most subjects and grade levels in 2024-2025. However, the school's performance has been more competitive in recent years, with several grade levels exceeding the Lumpkin County and Georgia averages in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.36% to 70.38% in recent years, suggesting a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Lumpkin County district and nearby districts, Blackburn Elementary School and Cottrell Elementary School have shown stronger performance in some areas, such as higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subjects. The increase in per-student spending at Long Branch Elementary, from $9,748 in 2017-2018 to $10,897 in 2018-2019, may indicate a commitment to investing in resources and support for the school's students, though it is unclear how these additional funds have directly impacted academic outcomes.

403

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,820

Per pupil spending ?

70%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4518 Highway 52 E
Dahlonega, GA 30533

(706) 864-5361

District: Lumpkin County

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg47%

Georgia avg42%

492^nd of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Lumpkin County

43^rd of 206Lumpkin 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	55.8	492 of 1238	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.0	425 of 1248	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	445 of 1242	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.5	365 of 1244	70.7%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	447 of 1214	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	507 of 1234	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.0	546 of 1209	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.7	298 of 1205	75.3%	★★★★☆
2016	74.8	271 of 1233	78.0%	★★★★☆
2015	67.3	339 of 1240	72.7%	★★★★☆
2014	70.9	385 of 1231	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.0	241 of 1225	80.3%	★★★★☆
2012	74.1	300 of 1201	75.0%	★★★★☆
2011	72.0	361 of 1212	70.2%	★★★★☆
2010	69.5	383 of 1183	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.8	475 of 1133	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.8	276 of 1134	75.7%	★★★★☆
2007	70.2	345 of 1125	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.6	323 of 1101	70.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics47%~ state avg

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Science37%-7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, May 10, 2015

This is a wonderful school with the some of the best teachers I have ever met! I have nothing but praise for this school. I am proud to say that my children go to LongBranch Elementary! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 18, 2015

My two children absolutely love Long Branch Elementary School. They wake up every morning excited to go to school. I could not ask for a better experience. They both have had wonderful teachers that go above and beyond to meet their needs. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

My kids just started at Long Branch this year and it has been a fantastic experience. It is obvious that the teachers and administrators care about what is best for each child. We love Long Branch! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 28, 2014

Bullying seems to be a very real problem here that is ignored. Bad behavior should be stopped and/or controlled at such a young age. Close Quote

Schools Near Long Branch 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
Long Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4518 Highway 52 E	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-5361	403	29	13.8	70.0%	350 (86.8%)	8 (2.0%)	29 (7.2%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	55.8	492^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	60.3%		63	425^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.9%	67	35.6	50.0	41.4	49.2	55.0	40.0	37.1	$14,820	$1,027	$13,793
Cottrell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Pine Tree Way	Dahlonega	30533	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-3254	583	40	14.5	60.9%	503 (86.3%)	4 (0.7%)	51 (8.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	57.8	469^th of 1238 public elementary schools	62.1%		59.7	455^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.5%	14	42.9	50.0	44.3	40.7	48.8	40.9	39.1	$14,164	$1,304	$12,860
Blackburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Blackburn Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Lumpkin County	Lumpkin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 864-8180	779	56	13.8	55.1%	653 (83.8%)	9 (1.2%)	78 (10.0%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	71.3	315^th of 1238 public elementary schools	74.6%		68.8	360^th of 1248 public elementary schools	71.2%	45	54.7	34.2	63.4	55.4	47.4	45.7	58.5	$14,172	$938	$13,234
Mount Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4844 Jim Hood Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-1759	650	40	16.1	34.2%	551 (84.8%)	6 (0.9%)	74 (11.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	72.6	300^th of 1238 public elementary schools	75.8%		73	305^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.6%	5	43.9	49.1	55.3	58.8	62.5	51.5	41.7	$12,368	$328	$12,040
Wauka Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5850 Brookton Lula Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 983-3221	546	33	16.3	44.0%	456 (83.5%)	11 (2.0%)	52 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.8%)	61.9	415^th of 1238 public elementary schools	66.5%		57.6	474^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.0%	59	43.2	32.9	46.5	47.4	51.8	48.2	51.8	$12,887	$324	$12,562
Lanier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4782 Thompson Bridge Rd	Gainesville	30506	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 532-8781	557	36	15.6	62.1%	318 (57.1%)	14 (2.5%)	187 (33.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.2%)	49.2	577^th of 1238 public elementary schools	53.4%		41.7	666^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.6%	89	42.6	44.8	31.6	50.0	47.9	29.1	21.5	$13,101	$674	$12,427
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White County Intermediate)	Public	PK, KG-5	2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-1037	482	38	12.7	88.4%	436 (90.5%)	4 (0.8%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	39.4	693^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	44.0%		43.8	636^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.0%	57	29.9	32.6	41.5	41.8	34.9	31.7	31.7	$17,357	$1,227	$16,130
Mossy Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	128 Horace Fitzpatrick Dr	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-5000	427	34	12.7	100.0%	354 (82.9%)	4 (0.9%)	40 (9.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.4%)	52.1	537^th of 1238 public elementary schools	56.6%		50.4	560^th of 1248 public elementary schools	55.1%	23	30.8	34.5	48.3	49.0	46.6	38.3	40.7	$15,716	$1,345	$14,371
Jack P Nix Elementary School	Public	K-5	342 W Kytle St	Cleveland	30528	White County	White County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 865-6935	409	31	13.4	89.7%	339 (82.9%)	12 (2.9%)	37 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	64.2	391^st of 1238 public elementary schools	68.4%		72.8	312^th of 1248 public elementary schools	75.0%	79	27.8	33.8	58.7	44.4	58.5	61.9	57.1	$14,480	$1,059	$13,421
Kilough Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1063 Kilough Church Rd	Dawsonville	30534	Dawson County	Dawson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 216-8595	461	32	14.4	51.0%	346 (75.1%)	17 (3.7%)	70 (15.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	50.3	558^th of 1238 public elementary schools	54.9%		63.7	415^th of 1248 public elementary schools	66.7%	143	39.1	39.4	43.6	40.6	33.3	32.1	50.0	$14,225	$581	$13,644

Frequently Asked Questions about Long Branch Elementary School

Is Long Branch Elementary School a good school?

Long Branch Elementary School ranks 492^nd of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Long Branch Elementary School?

Students at Long Branch Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Long Branch Elementary School in?

Lumpkin County

How many students attend Long Branch Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 403 students attended Long Branch Elementary School.

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