Best Public Schools in Zip Code 30125

The 30125 zip code area in Polk County, Georgia is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Polk County school district. While the district is ranked 126 out of 206 in Georgia and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools in the 30125 area stand out.

Cherokee Elementary School has relatively strong test scores, with 55% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to the Polk County average of 39.1% and the Georgia average of 43.8%. However, the school has a high percentage of students (82.08%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Youngs Grove Elementary School also stands out, with the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 96.09%, but strong math performance, with 40.7% of 3rd graders and 42.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the Polk County and Georgia averages.

As an alternative school, Harpst Academy has a 85.4% four-year graduation rate, on par with Cedartown High School. However, Harpst Academy's test scores are significantly lower, with 0% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the Polk County average of 38.7% and the Georgia average of 44.9%. Overall, the schools in the 30125 zip code face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, and inconsistent academic performance compared to the Polk County and Georgia averages.