Serving 1,099 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,099 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 1,099 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,099 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
36%
36%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euchee Creek Elementary School, Baker Place Elementary School, Grovetown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
1,099 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar
View the Cedar Ridge Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 08, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 09, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 10, 2026 (Friday)
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