Summary:
Zip code 30011 in Auburn, GA is served by three elementary schools—Mulberry Elementary School, Auburn Elementary School, and Bramlett Elementary School—all covering grades PK-5 with enrollments between 654 and 763 students, split between the Gwinnett County and Barrow County school districts.
Mulberry Elementary is the clear standout, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide (238th of 1,219 schools) and exceeding state averages in every subject. Its 3rd-grade math proficiency is 63% versus the state's 48.3%, and its 5th-grade science proficiency of 62.7% beats the state by 18.5 points. Bramlett Elementary is a solid middle performer, ranking in the 61st percentile with stable scores near state averages, though it lags notably in 5th-grade science (35.4% vs. 44.2% state). Auburn Elementary struggles significantly, ranking in the 24th percentile with proficiency rates 20-25 points below state averages in 3rd-grade math and 5th-grade science. Interestingly, Auburn spends the most per student ($18,228 vs. Mulberry's $15,978) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.1), yet produces the weakest results—suggesting resources alone don't drive outcomes.
All three schools boast excellent attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates between 8.4% and 11.2%, well below the state's 17.7%. Bramlett's 8.4% rate is exceptional. The two Barrow County schools serve the same community but differ dramatically—Bramlett outperforms Auburn by 20-30 points in most subjects despite Auburn having a higher free/reduced lunch rate (67.4% vs. 51.2%). Mulberry's consistency across three years (never dropping below the 80th percentile) makes it the top choice in this area, while Bramlett offers a stable, above-average option. Auburn, despite its resources, may need targeted instructional interventions rather than additional funding to reverse its declining trajectory.
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