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Kemp Elementary School

865 Corner Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kemp Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 918 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kemp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Kemp Elementary School's student population of 918 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
918 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Kemp Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kemp Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#147 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
68%
37%
66%
40%
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
33%
36%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kemp Elementary School's ranking?
Kemp Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kemp Elementary School often compared to?
Kemp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vaughan Elementary School, Still Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Kemp Elementary School?
918 students attend Kemp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kemp Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kemp Elementary School?
Kemp Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp Elementary School offer ?
Kemp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kemp Elementary School part of?
Kemp Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 918 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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