Best Schools in 30079, GA
30079, GA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,488 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 30079 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 30079, GA
The top high schools in 30079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Druid Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1358 Students
2. Clarkston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1413 Students
Best Middle Schools in 30079, GA
The top middle schools in 30079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Druid Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 956 Students
2. Freedom Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1131 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 30079, GA
The top elementary schools in 30079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Avondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
2. Mclendon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
3. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 926 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 30079, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
30079, GA has a total population of 3,635 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 30079, 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 30079, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30079, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30079, 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 30079, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 30079, GA
How many schools are in 30079, GA?
30079, GA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,488 students in total.
How do schools in 30079 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 30079 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 30079 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30079?
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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations