Best High Schools in 30542, GA

High schools
5
Students
6,891
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 30542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buford High School

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buford City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1846 Students

2. Cherokee Bluff High School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1151 Students

3. Flowery Branch High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1363 Students

4. Johnson High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students

5. West Hall High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students

Best Middle Schools in 30542, GA

Middle schools
5
Students
4,852
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 30542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buford Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buford City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1426 Students

2. Cherokee Bluff Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. C. W. Davis Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 794 Students

4. South Hall Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 955 Students

5. West Hall Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 30542, GA

Elementary schools
12
Students
7,869
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 30542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buford Senior Academy

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Buford City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 876 Students

2. Spout Springs Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 850 Students

3. Chestnut Mountain Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 820 Students

4. World Language Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 673 Students

5. Friendship Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 684 Students

6. Martin Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

7. Flowery Branch Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 691 Students

8. Chicopee Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hall County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 771 Students

9. Buford Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Buford City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 402 Students

10. Buford Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Buford City • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 1297 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 30542, GA

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

Community Factors

30542, GA has a total population of 37,556 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 30542, GA

20,108

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 30542, GA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.33 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30542, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30542, GA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,889 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 30542, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 30542, GA

How many schools are in 30542, GA?

30542, GA has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 20,108 students in total.

How do schools in 30542 perform on state tests?

On average, 24 schools in 30542 score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 30542 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30542?

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: 33%
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