Summary:
ZIP code 30135 in Douglasville, Georgia, is served by 10 elementary schools—nine within the Douglas County district and one state specialty school—collectively offering PK-5 or K-5 instruction (with Brighten Academy extending through 8th grade) and ranging in enrollment from 209 to 818 students.
Families in this area have two clear standouts. South Douglas Elementary ranks 154th statewide (87th percentile, 4 stars) with math proficiency of 59.6-71% and science at 71.3%—nearly double the district average—while keeping chronic absenteeism at just 8.1%. Holly Springs Elementary follows at 273rd (78th percentile, 4 stars) with 65.1% science proficiency, the lowest absenteeism in the group (7.9%), and the smallest class sizes at 13.7:1. The remaining eight schools cluster in the lower half of statewide rankings (31st-47th percentile, all 2 stars). Mount Carmel Elementary is the most improved, jumping 200 spots to 675th despite having the highest poverty rate (83.76% free/reduced lunch). Conversely, Brighten Academy fell 247 positions to 847th despite the lowest poverty rate (34.85%) and low absenteeism—a decline spanning multiple subjects and grades.
Chronic absenteeism is the clearest differentiator: top schools hover near 8%, while lower performers range from 14.7-19.7% (district average is 22.1%). Science shows the widest proficiency gap—from South Douglas's 71.3% down to Bill Arp Elementary's 26.4%. Spending shows no correlation with outcomes: Bill Arp spends the most ($14,908/student) yet ranks 759th, while South Douglas spends $13,783 and ranks 154th. Zest Preparatory Academy shows volatile grade-level swings due to its small 209-student cohort. Most schools here underperform state averages, so school choice within this ZIP code significantly impacts outcomes—with South Douglas and Holly Springs demonstrating that excellence is achievable within the same district and geographic area.
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