Summary:
Zip code 30107 is home to a single public school, Ball Ground Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Cherokee County School District.
Ball Ground Elementary School is a school on a clear upward trajectory, improving its statewide ranking from the 69th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 78th percentile in 2025-2026, and earning a 4-star rating. Its most impressive asset is science instruction, with 63.7% of 5th graders scoring proficient, far exceeding both the district (53.3%) and state (44.2%) averages. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.1%, compared to 10.2% for the district and 17.7% statewide, indicating strong student engagement. However, performance is uneven across subjects and grade levels. While 4th grade math proficiency (68.4%) is strong, 5th grade math (44.1%) falls well below the district average of 58.3%. The most recent ELA data from 2024-2025 shows a positive trend, with 5th graders (60%) outperforming the state, but 3rd and 4th graders lag behind state averages, suggesting early literacy is an area needing attention.
For parents, this school offers a supportive environment with a favorable 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $15,503. The dramatic swings in math scores between grade levels and years—such as 5th grade math dropping 22 points while 4th grade math surged 22 points—point to significant cohort differences rather than a consistent school-wide issue. Overall, Ball Ground Elementary School is a solid choice with standout science outcomes and excellent attendance, though families should be aware of the variability in math and early-grade reading performance as their children progress through the grades.
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