Best Schools in 30540, GA
30540, GA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,505 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in 30540 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 30540, GA
The top high schools in 30540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilmer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1174 Students
2. North Murray High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
Best Middle Schools in 30540, GA
The top middle schools in 30540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
2. Bagley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 527 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 30540, GA
The top elementary schools in 30540, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
2. Mountain View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
3. Ellijay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 758 Students
4. Eton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 543 Students
5. Pleasant Hills Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hills Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 30540, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
30540, GA has a total population of 19,477 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 30540, 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 30540, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30540, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30540, 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 30540, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 30540, GA
How many schools are in 30540, GA?
30540, GA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,505 students in total.
How do schools in 30540 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 30540 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in 30540 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30540?
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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