Summary:
Zip code 30043 in Lawrenceville, GA, is home to six elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 within the Gwinnett County School District, a district ranked in the 67th percentile statewide.
For families in this area, Freeman's Mill Elementary School is the clear standout, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide. It leads the group in nearly every subject, with 4th grade math proficiency at 77.4%—about 21 points above the district average—and also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (8.8%). Jackson Elementary School, the largest school with 1,430 students, is another strong option, ranking in the 74th percentile despite having the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (70.21%). Taylor Elementary School and Woodward Mill Elementary School both earn 4-star ratings and perform well, though Taylor shows a notable decline in math proficiency from 3rd grade (67.5%) to 5th grade (44.6%). Rock Springs Elementary School earns 3 stars, while McKendree Elementary School is the lowest-performing school in the group, ranking in the 50th percentile with just 2 stars.
One of the most striking findings is that spending does not correlate with performance. McKendree spends the most per student ($15,969) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (11.3:1), yet produces the weakest results, while Freeman's Mill spends less ($14,252) with a higher ratio (14.2:1) and achieves the best outcomes. Chronic absenteeism shows a clear pattern: the top three schools all have rates below 11%, while the bottom two exceed 15%. Notably, Jackson's success despite high poverty rates demonstrates that effective instruction can overcome socioeconomic barriers. The gap between the top and bottom schools is substantial—over 30 percentage points in 5th grade math and science—so school choice matters significantly in this zip code.
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