Summary:
Zip code 30179, encompassing the Temple, Georgia area, is served by 6 schools—3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school—spanning the Carroll County and Paulding County districts, with roughly 3,600 students enrolled.
The elementary schools are the clear strength of this area, with all three ranking in the top 30% statewide. Providence Elementary School leads the pack at the 74th percentile, followed closely by Union Elementary School (72nd) and Temple Elementary School (71st). These schools also post strong science scores, with Temple Elementary hitting 66.3% proficiency in 5th grade science versus the state's 44.2%. At the middle school level, Temple Middle School is on a remarkable upward trajectory, jumping from the 47th to the 65th percentile in two years, and it dramatically outperforms Villa Rica Middle in 8th grade science (46.2% vs. 14.6%) and 7th grade math (50.2% vs. 29.6%). Temple High School boasts an exceptional 98.9% graduation rate, far above the state average, though its Algebra I proficiency (30.7%) lags behind state norms.
Chronic absenteeism is a key differentiator: the high-performing elementary schools have rates around 11-14%, while Temple High (23.6%) and Villa Rica Middle (21.1%) struggle. Notably, per-student spending does not predict success—Union Elementary spends the most ($17,862) but doesn't outperform its cheaper counterparts, and Temple High spends the least yet graduates nearly all students. A standout finding is that 100% of Temple Middle's Algebra I students scored proficient, and 82.8% did at Villa Rica Middle, indicating strong acceleration programs. Overall, this area offers excellent elementary options and a rising middle school, but families should weigh the secondary-level challenges, particularly at Villa Rica Middle and in high school math.
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