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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
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #710 · 44th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #565 · 55th percentile
Science5/10 · #681 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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.