Schools in Zip Code 30147

Zip code 30147 in Lindale, Georgia is served by four schools in the Floyd County School District, forming a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with a total enrollment of roughly 2,374 students.

Pepperell High School is the standout performer in this cluster, having climbed 55 spots in state rankings over two years to reach the 77th percentile. Its Algebra I proficiency rate of 82.1% is nearly double the state average, and its 94.6% graduation rate exceeds the state by more than seven points. The high school also shows strong year-over-year gains in math and science, though US History proficiency (28.3%) remains a notable weakness. Pepperell Middle School has improved its state ranking by 71 positions over three years and posts math scores well above state averages at every grade level, though 5th grade science (34.4%) trails the state by nearly 10 points. Pepperell Elementary has also moved up in rankings and shows solid math performance, while Pepperell Primary serves the youngest students with the highest per-student spending at $18,283.

The most striking pattern across this cluster is a remarkable math pipeline—students consistently outperform state averages from 3rd grade through Algebra I, suggesting strong curriculum alignment. Science and social studies are consistent weak spots, particularly in middle school. Despite serving a population where 62-73% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, all four schools maintain chronic absenteeism rates well below the state average of 17.7%, with the elementary school leading at just 7.9%. The middle school offers the most favorable student-teacher ratio at 12.7:1, while the high school's 16.3:1 is the least favorable. Overall, this is a cohesive community system that benefits from strong district support, with the Floyd County district ranking in the 87th percentile statewide.