Praise Academy

As a parent, I love Hiram elementary. They are focus on my son’s development in a kind and loving environment.

As a parent of a Kindergarten & 2nd Grade student at Panter, we absolutely love the school. The teachers have been fantastic through our experience; inviting, friendly, engaging with students, caring and informative with parents on what is being taught. The entire staff has been great. Our entire family thinks the world of Ms. Smith the principal. My boys consider her a friend and feel comfortable talking to her in the halls, that makes my Momma's heart happy. She is always friendly and has an open door policy to parents. The staff is always open to questions and conversations, the school feels warm and friendly. My boys are learning a lot and we love our Panter family.

My two kids attend this school - they like it, both the environment and the teaching. A great elementary school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where young minds can grow and flourish. From dedicated teachers who go above and beyond to engaging and interactive classrooms that spark curiosity, an excellent school sets the foundation for lifelong learning. Strong emphasis on creativity, inclusivity, and academic excellence ensures that every child feels supported in their journey. Beyond academics, a well-rounded school offers enriching extracurricular activities, fostering teamwork and confidence. When parents see their children excited to go to school each day, making meaningful friendships, and developing a love for learning, it’s a true testament to the school’s commitment to education. A top-notch elementary school doesn’t just teach—it inspires!

Compton is one of the best schools in Cobb county

This is hands down the worst school experience I’ve ever had as a parent. I’m originally from North Carolina, and after going through elementary, middle, high school, and college, I have never dealt with administration this rude, dismissive, and unprofessional.Communication is a constant issue. Calls and emails go unanswered, and when you do reach out, you’re basically told to wait 24–48 hours for a response. Even then, you still have to call back and follow up yourself just to get basic answers. It feels like parents are not taken seriously.What scares me most is student safety. My child has been harmed by other students, and the school didn’t even contact me. I only found out when my child walked through the door at home. That is unacceptable. Parents should never be the last to know when something happens involving their child.Also, be extremely careful with transportation. A substitute bus driver removed my child’s yellow tag from her bookbag (the tag that helps ensure kids are dropped off correctly), and my child was not dropped off at home. This happened with a male substitute driver. As a parent, that’s terrifying and completely avoidable with proper procedures and accountability.I do not feel confident that this school prioritizes student safety, respectful communication, or basic responsibility. I’m actively working on getting my child out, and I strongly suggest other parents do serious research before sending their child here. If you can prevent your child from attending this school, please do.

This is my sons second year attending GCA and the experience has been horrible. The environment lacks stability. In 6 months, they have had 3 lead teachers. His class is behind the other two pre-k classes due to the poor hires. The staff does not communicate well with parents and sadly, we will not be returning next year.

I would to not only go against the first review but totally disagree with every word on it. My child has been going there for 8 years now and I have no complaints! Every teacher there not only has a teacher certification/ degree but also helps my child with special needs and meets my expectations with him more than I could imagine. There has always been help with my son and one on one help at all times with the small classroom sizes and caring teachers. I not only know the owner well, but have a lasting bond with other teachers there. The owner has even helped me financially and would give me the shirt off her back with no hesitation. My child entered middle school this year and I noticed there are new teachers. I was nervous at first, however these new teachers have completely changed the atmosphere and gone above and beyond for my child and the other children in the classrooms. My child feels completely safe and comfortable to talk about their feelings to teachers or the owner without a doubt in his mind that they will not be private or confidential. I absolutely love Brighton and my child hopes to become a teacher there one day!