Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 30046

There are four elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 30046 (Lawrenceville, GA), all part of the Gwinnett County district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 67th percentile statewide.

In this cluster, Benefield Elementary School is the clear standout, ranking 572nd in Georgia (53rd percentile) with a 3-star rating—the only school in the group to earn that distinction. It also leads in 5th-grade science (44.9% proficiency) and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (15.5%). Winn Holt Elementary School shows the strongest improvement trajectory, jumping 10 percentile points over two years to reach the 49th percentile, and it posts the best 4th-grade math score in the group (53.5%). Jenkins Elementary School sits in the middle (41st percentile, 2 stars), while Lawrenceville Elementary School trails at the 30th percentile with a 1-star rating and the highest chronic absenteeism (19.2%).

All four schools serve predominantly low-income populations (free/reduced lunch rates between 79.6% and 82.8%) and fall below district averages in math and science. Notably, Benefield achieves the best results with the lowest per-student spending ($15,151), while Lawrenceville spends the most ($16,034) yet performs worst—suggesting funding alone doesn't drive outcomes. Chronic absenteeism correlates strongly with performance, making attendance a key improvement lever. A concerning pattern emerges at Lawrenceville, where math proficiency drops from 38.8% in 3rd grade to 27.5% in 5th grade, while 4th-grade math is a relative strength across all schools. Most schools improved in 3rd-grade math year-over-year, but 5th-grade math declined at three of four schools, indicating a need for targeted upper-elementary support.