Best Schools in 30038, GA
30038, GA has 26 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,415 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 30038 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 30038, GA
The top high schools in 30038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1184 Students
2. Southwest Dekalb High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1307 Students
3. Heritage High School
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Rockdale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
4. Lithonia High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
5. Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1440 Students
Best Middle Schools in 30038, GA
The top middle schools in 30038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. General Ray Davis Middle School
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Rockdale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 978 Students
2. Chapel Hill Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 692 Students
3. Lithonia Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1214 Students
4. Salem Middle School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 988 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 30038, GA
The top elementary schools in 30038, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
2. Lorraine Elementary School
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Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
3. Leadership Preparatory Academy
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Dekalb County • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 272 Students
4. Chapel Hill Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
5. Shoal Creek Elementary School
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Rockdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 674 Students
6. Browns Mill Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
7. Flat Rock Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 996 Students
8. Murphey Candler Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
9. Fairington Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
10. Stoneview Elementary School
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Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 781 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 30038, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
30038, GA has a total population of 43,698 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 30038, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 30038, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30038, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30038, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 30038, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 30038, GA
How many schools are in 30038, GA?
30038, GA has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,415 students in total.
How do schools in 30038 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 30038 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 30038 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30038?
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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