The top reported proficiency rate is 93% in Social studies. The lowest is 63% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Johnson Elementary
Johnson Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Rome, Georgia, a mid-sized northwest Georgia city with a revitalized downtown core, river parks, and a growing presence as a bedroom community for Atlanta. The school sits at 1839 Morrison Camp Ground Road and draws from a community with moderate-cost housing and active civic and commercial life.
The school has a stable enrollment of about 475 students spread across six grade bands, with pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes larger than the tested grades. About four in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students identifying as multi-race, Black, or Hispanic. Data on special education services and English learner enrollment were not available in the school profile.
Academic performance shows considerable strength in mathematics. In third grade, the vast majority of students met or exceeded state proficiency standards in math. In fourth grade, proficiency was even higher, with nearly all students meeting the standard. Across both tested grades, the school's overall math proficiency places it in the top tier of performance within Floyd County schools. English language arts proficiency is notably lower than math. Third-grade proficiency in reading and writing was near two-thirds; fourth-grade improved to about three-quarters of students meeting the standard. The school's combined proficiency across tested subjects and grades ranks above the median among Floyd County's three districts, placing it in a stronger-performing peer group locally.
Science data available to the public reflects results from the 2020-2021 school year, showing proficiency around two-thirds, which reflects the typical performance window for elementary science assessments at that time. Social studies results are similarly dated and not current enough to characterize present-day performance in that subject.
Johnson Elementary sits within Floyd County Schools, which has undergone a district-wide curriculum refresh. In 2023, the district adopted a new mathematics curriculum for grades K-5; in 2024, a new literacy curriculum rolled out for elementary grades; and in 2025, both curricula extended to middle school. The district was publicly recognized as one of only a handful nationwide to surpass pre-pandemic proficiency levels in both math and reading. The alignment of Johnson Elementary's strong math results with the newer district curriculum suggests the school is implementing these instructional changes effectively. The gap between math and reading proficiency warrants attention; a parent considering Johnson Elementary may want to discuss with the school how reading instruction is being supported and monitored, particularly in third grade.
The school is part of a district that in May 2022 passed a local sales-tax referendum funding facility improvements across all schools, including roofs, HVAC systems, and field renovations, without raising property taxes. This capital investment signals district commitment to maintaining and upgrading school buildings.
Rome itself offers a cohesive community setting. The city has a walkable, historic downtown with retail and dining along Broad Street, parks and green space including the popular Ridge Ferry Park with river access and trail systems, and a public library system serving the broader region. The area's economy is anchored by healthcare systems, educational institutions, manufacturing, and retail, with housing that is notably affordable relative to Atlanta and Georgia overall. The community values its Victorian heritage and has channeled development effort into downtown revitalization and a new mixed-use riverfront district aimed at adding residential and retail life to the city center.
For families weighing Johnson Elementary, the clearest takeaway is a school with demonstrated strength in elementary mathematics, middling but improving performance in reading at the primary level, and situated in a district making intentional, recent curriculum changes that appear to be bearing results. The school serves a moderately diverse enrollment in a walkable, stable community with active civic life and accessible schools.
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