Best Public Schools in Zip Code 30038

The 30038 zip code area in DeKalb County, Georgia is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the DeKalb County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 131 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating, the schools within the 30038 zip code show a wide range of performance levels.

The standout schools in the area are Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic, which ranks 146 out of 452 Georgia high schools and has a 3-star rating, and Edward L. Bouie- Senior Elementary School, which ranks 489 out of 1,238 Georgia elementary schools and also has a 3-star rating. These schools have significantly higher test scores than the county and state averages. In contrast, Flat Rock Elementary School, Salem Middle School, and Murphey Candler Elementary School have the lowest test scores in the area.

The data also reveals that schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Flat Rock Elementary, Salem Middle, Murphey Candler Elementary, and Browns Mill Elementary School, tend to have the lowest test scores, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Additionally, the Leadership Preparatory Academy charter school stands out with high test scores and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, despite having lower spending per student compared to the other schools.