Summary:
There are three elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 30152 (Kennesaw, GA), all part of the Cobb County School District, a 4-star district ranked 58th out of 201 in Georgia.
For parents comparing schools in this area, Bullard Elementary School is the clear academic leader. It ranks 325th in the state (73rd percentile, 4 stars) and outperforms its neighbors in nearly every subject. Bullard posts the strongest math scores (65.4% proficient in 4th grade), the best science results (51.4%), and the lowest chronic absenteeism (9.0%). It also has the lowest percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (27.91%). Lewis Elementary School sits in the middle with a 64th percentile ranking (3 stars). Its 4th grade math is a standout at 63.1% proficiency, and it spends the most per student ($18,607) with the smallest class sizes (11.8:1 ratio), yet it still trails Bullard overall. Hayes Elementary School ranks lowest at the 56th percentile (3 stars) and shows a declining trajectory over the past three years. Its math scores fall below district averages in all grades, and its 3rd grade ELA proficiency (27.3%) is well below state averages.
Several patterns stand out across this cluster. All three schools beat the state average (17.7%) on chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 9.0% to 12.8%. Science is a universal weakness—only Bullard exceeds the state average (44.2%), while Hayes (42.0%) and Lewis (40.5%) fall short. Meanwhile, 4th grade math is a consistent strength, with both Bullard and Lewis exceeding district averages. Notably, Lewis's higher spending and lower student-teacher ratio don't translate into top rankings, suggesting demographics and school culture play a larger role. Both Hayes and Lewis serve higher-need populations (over 55% free/reduced lunch) yet still achieve respectable results. While Bullard has remained consistently strong, both Hayes and Lewis have seen their state rankings slip in recent years, a trend worth monitoring for families considering these schools.
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