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R. M. Moore Elementary School

Cherokee County · Cherokee County · 1375 Puckett Rd, Waleska, GA 30183.0

(770)704-1212

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5/10
#639
Rank 639 out of 1,259
English Language Arts5/10 · #710 · 44th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #565 · 55th percentile
Science5/10 · #681 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the small town of Waleska in the foothills of North Georgia, R. M. Moore Elementary sits in one of Cherokee County's quieter, more rural corners — a world away from the busier suburbs closer to Canton. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative bright spot, and it tends to draw families who value a close-knit, small-town school environment where kids aren't just a number. If you're drawn to the slower pace of mountain-adjacent living and want your child in a tight community school rather than a sprawling suburban campus, Waleska has a genuinely charming quality that's easy to fall for.

Student Demographics

500 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
253 (51%)
Hispanic
196 (39%)
African American
23 (5%)
Multiple Races
21 (4%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners136 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged332 (66%)
Students with Disabilities87 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,960
Enrollment
87.98
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1101 · 14th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.