Best High Schools in 30016, GA

High schools
3
Students
5,583
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 30016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Alcovy High School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students

2. Newton High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2472 Students

3. Salem High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students

Best Middle Schools in 30016, GA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,920
Avg actual
21%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 30016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Memorial Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students

2. Veterans Memorial Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students

3. Liberty Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 944 Students

4. Clements Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students

5. Indian Creek Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 30016, GA

Elementary schools
12
Students
7,010
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 30016, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Oak Hill Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 648 Students

2. Barksdale Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students

3. Porterdale Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students

4. Heard-mixon Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students

5. Livingston Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

6. South Salem Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 852 Students

7. Peek's Chapel Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

8. Middle Ridge Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students

9. West Newton Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 638 Students

10. Rocky Plains Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 30016, GA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

30016, GA has a total population of 57,962 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 30016, GA

16,513

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 30016, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30016, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30016, GA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,143 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 30016, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 30016, GA

How many schools are in 30016, GA?

30016, GA has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 16,513 students in total.

How do schools in 30016 perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in 30016 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 30016 don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30016?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
30013, GA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
30014, GA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
30094, GA

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
30054, GA

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
30252, GA

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
30012, GA

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
30055, GA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
30038, GA

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
30025, GA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations