Summary:
Zip code 30097, located in the Duluth area of Georgia, is served by a single high school, Northview High School, which enrolls 1,591 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Fulton County School District.
Northview High School is an elite institution, ranking 12th out of 455 Georgia high schools (97th percentile) with a 5-star rating for the 2025–2026 school year. Its academic performance is exceptional across all tested subjects. On the Milestones End-of-Course assessments, the school posts proficiency rates of 73% in Algebra I, 82% in Biology, and 73.6% in U.S. History—each exceeding state averages by 25 to 35 percentage points. The school also shows strong year-over-year improvement in Algebra I (+4.2 points) and U.S. History (+5.8 points). Its graduation rate is near-perfect at 98%, compared to 91.9% for the district and 87.2% for the state, while its dropout rate is just 0.7%. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 9.2%, roughly half the district rate of 16.6% and well below the state's 17.7%.
For parents, Northview High School represents a top-tier educational option with a clear upward trajectory—its state ranking has improved from 17th to 12th over three consecutive years. The school serves a relatively affluent population, with only 12.57% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, and spends $15,167 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The combination of near-perfect graduation rates, exceptionally low absenteeism, and test scores that dwarf state averages by 20–35 points suggests both strong instruction and a supportive school culture. While English Language Arts (ELA) scores are not included in this data release, the school's consistent excellence in all other metrics makes it a standout choice for families in the 30097 area.
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