Schools in Zip Code 30041

ZIP code 30041 in Cumming, Georgia, is home to 12 schools within the highly-rated Forsyth County district, serving approximately 13,485 students across seven elementary schools, four middle schools, and one high school. This area stands out as one of Georgia's most consistently high-performing educational zones, with 11 of 12 schools earning 5-star ratings and the district ranking 7th out of 201 districts statewide.

The standout performers in this area are exceptional by any measure. Daves Creek Elementary School ranks 5th out of 1,219 elementary schools in Georgia, with 94.1% of 3rd graders proficient in math compared to the state average of 48.3%. South Forsyth Middle School ranks 14th out of 578 middle schools, achieving 99.4% proficiency in Algebra I, while South Forsyth High School ranks 11th out of 455 high schools with a 98.7% graduation rate. Other strong performers include Piney Grove Middle School, Lakeside Middle School, and Mashburn Elementary School, all ranking in the 95th percentile or higher. However, Little Mill Middle School is a notable outlier, ranking only in the 55th percentile with a 16.6% chronic absenteeism rate—more than triple that of South Forsyth Middle—and grade-level math proficiency between 41-48%, far below its peers.

Chronic absenteeism is a clear differentiator across the ZIP code, ranging from just 3.6% at Daves Creek to 16.6% at Little Mill, while all schools except Little Mill and Chattahoochee Elementary School fall below the district average of 8.2%. Big Creek Elementary School spends the most per student at $18,909 yet does not outperform schools spending significantly less, suggesting factors beyond funding drive success. Haw Creek Elementary School, Shiloh Point Elementary, and Brookwood Elementary all perform well above state averages, while Chattahoochee Elementary, despite the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.2, shows the highest poverty rate and lowest scores in the elementary group. For families prioritizing education, this ZIP code offers exceptional options, though the contrast between its elite performers and the two lower-performing schools is worth noting.