Elite Scholars Academy School

Elite Scholars Academy School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
7923 Fielder Rd,  Jonesboro, GA
Clayton County Schools
4.0
4.5
726 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shonda Shaw
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
570
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
26.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
9
Student Progress
10
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
50.9%
State Average
15.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
233:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Black
64.6%
Hispanic
17.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Limited English proficient
2.2%
White
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Niche Standout HS in Georgia
#2 Niche Standout MS in Georgia
#4 Best Magnet HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 308 Students
University of Georgia 272 Students
Emory University 176 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 167 Students
Kennesaw State University 166 Students
Georgia Southern University 162 Students
Mercer University 136 Students
Clayton State University 110 Students
Columbus State University 101 Students
University of West Georgia 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 92 Students
Business 68 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Mechanical Engineering 33 Students
Computer Software Engineering 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 26 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 149 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/1/2025
My credentials: I've been at Elite since sixth grade Elite Scholars is a good school if you already know what you want to do and it lines up with your vision. It's great for students who are stronger in STEM because you have better support and the classes align more closely with that. If you would like to pursue anything in the arts then just go to stilwell :p At Elite you have a pretty rigid curriculum and there aren't many classes to choose from. Most of the teachers do want to see you succeed and are helpful though. It's not that hard to make friends especially if you join clubs. Elite is also tiny so it might feel suffocating at times. You could say it's 'close-knit' which could be good or bad. + The school has a reputation for being boring lol Personally it was definitely not for me but there are people that thrive at Elite, if you're one of them then you should apply. :)
4.0 Junior
1/25/2025
I think Elite Scholars is a generally okay school. However, I think they could be a little less strict and allow students more breaks within school for community building and encouraging taking time for ourselves among the midst of our academic endeavors.
4.0 Parent
6/1/2024
Elite is overall an okay school. However I think the workload they give the kids is too much. The kids are over stressed.
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4.5 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/16/2019
Elite was great when my daughter attended but she decided she wanted to do more "Art" and transferred to Stilwell. Both are great!
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5.0 parent
5/14/2018
Elite Scholars Academy is by far the best public school in Clayton county and one of the best in the Atlanta area. This is not your ordinary public school. All of their classes are taught at least an advanced level, and they have many AP offerings. Students have to meet certain academic requirements...
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5.0 parent
4/15/2018
My daughter absolutely loves Elite Scholars Academy and is enthusiastic about attending school each and every day. She loves learning and we are happy that learning is exactly what is happening at ESA.
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5.0 other
10/4/2017
This school is top notch from the leadership down to the custodians. Everyone believes in the vision and is working hard to make that vision come to fruition.
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Elite Scholars Academy School

Elite Scholars Academy School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Jonesboro, GA, in the Jonesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Clayton County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 726 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Elite Scholars Academy School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $235,789. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jonesboro High School, Mount Zion High School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts, and more. Learn more about what Jonesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Elite Scholars Academy School.

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