Best Schools in 30740, GA
30740, GA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,289 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 30740 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 30740, GA
The top high schools in 30740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest Whitfield County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1219 Students
2. Lafayette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
3. Dalton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1382 Students
Best Middle Schools in 30740, GA
The top middle schools in 30740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
2. Hammond Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1086 Students
3. Lafayette Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 30740, GA
The top elementary schools in 30740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tunnel Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
2. Westwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
3. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitfield County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 556 Students
4. Naomi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walker County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
5. City Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 30740, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
30740, GA has a total population of 8,326 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 30740, 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 30740, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 30740, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 30740, 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 30740, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 30740, GA
How many schools are in 30740, GA?
30740, GA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,289 students in total.
How do schools in 30740 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 30740 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 30740 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 30740?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations