What learning at Pickett's Mill looks like
Leadership, taught daily
A Leader in Me school since opening in 2008, with Lighthouse status since 2013. Fifth graders apply for the Pirate Leadership Team, and each week one student becomes Leader of the Week, with their name on the marquee and lunch with the principal.
STEM, certified
A STEM certified school where students build in the STEM Lab, tackle quarterly STEM days, and take home monthly family STEM challenges.
Math that leads the state
Named a Georgia Math Leader by the State Superintendent for 4th grade growth and 5th grade Gateway growth, with 90.6% of students at the Developing Learner level or above on the 2026 Milestones.
Clubs every semester
Eighteen after-school clubs across the week, from Science Olympiad, Chess, and Reading Bowl to Chorus, Theater, Tennis and Pickleball, and Big Fin Outdoors.
Worth celebrating
A Georgia Math Leader.The State Superintendent recognized Pickett's Mill for 4th grade growth and 5th grade Gateway growth on the Georgia Milestones (April 2025).
Lighthouse status.The highest honor a Leader in Me school can earn, held since 2013.
Honored educators.Amanda Lovett is the school's 2026-27 Teacher of the Year, alongside Classified Employee of the Year Kim Leeds and Volunteer of the Year Murcia Cutts.
Pirates who lead.Fifth Grade Pirate Leaders run the morning broadcast, help kindergartners, and staff the front desk, leadership as a daily habit.
Choose Pickett's Mill
Applications for tuition-based enrollment open November 2, with admission for the January semester. Join the update list for enrollment news and application reminders.
6400 Old Stilesboro Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30101 · 678-594-8074 · Enrollment is subject to available seats, eligibility, district policies, and completion of the admissions process.
