NEW MOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Mountain Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Harris County school district, located in Fortson, GA with about 493 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 30 teachers, New Mountain Hill Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New Mountain Hill Elementary School, located in Fortson, Georgia, serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the Muscogee County School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It is designed to provide foundational academic instruction while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for young learners to succeed as they transition into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic achievement, often acting as a cornerstone for local families in the Fortson area. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, New Mountain Hill emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By balancing structured classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity and prepares students for future academic challenges.

For more information, contact New Mountain Hill Elementary School at (706) 323-1144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

33 Mountain Hill Rd
Fortson, GA 31808
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NEW MOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fortson, GA with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Harris County
Total Students:
493
Teachers:
30.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 493 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW MOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.1%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Asian
0.6%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.