Summary:
Zip code 30092 in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, is served by four elementary schools—Simpson Elementary School, Peachtree Elementary School, International Charter Academy of Georgia, and North Metro Academy of Performing Arts—that collectively span grades PK-6 and range in enrollment from 193 to 881 students.
Simpson Elementary School is the clear academic standout, ranking in the top 5% of Georgia elementary schools for three consecutive years with math proficiency rates of 75-86% across grades 3-5—roughly 30-40 points above state averages. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism (5.3%) and serves a predominantly affluent population (17.6% free/reduced lunch). At the other end of the spectrum, Peachtree Elementary School and North Metro Academy of Performing Arts serve high-poverty populations (74.6% and 77.2% free/reduced lunch, respectively) and post significantly lower scores, though North Metro has shown dramatic improvement—climbing from the 34th to 55th percentile in two years. International Charter Academy of Georgia sits in the middle, with strong 5th grade math (66.6%) and a remarkably low poverty rate (4.1%), despite having the highest student-teacher ratio (16.9:1) and lowest per-student spending ($12,663) in the group.
Notably, Peachtree and North Metro share the same campus and similar demographics, yet their results differ by grade—North Metro excels in 4th grade math (61.9% vs. 38.6%) while Peachtree leads in 3rd grade math (48.7% vs. 16.7%). The spending-achievement paradox is striking: North Metro spends the most per student ($20,283) with the smallest class sizes (9.8:1) but produces weaker overall results than Simpson, which spends less ($15,078). For families, the choice of school within this zip code can mean a difference of 50+ percentage points in math proficiency, highlighting how school assignment and demographics shape outcomes. Both Gwinnett County and State Specialty Schools II districts are represented here, offering families distinct educational models to consider.
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