Summary:
Zip code 30189 in Woodstock, Georgia, is served by two high-performing middle schools—E. T. Booth Middle School and Woodstock Middle School—both part of the Cherokee County School District, which ranks in the top 20% of Georgia districts. These schools serve grades 6-8 and together enroll nearly 2,750 students, with about 41-42% qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Woodstock Middle School is the standout for its remarkable improvement, climbing from 171st to 74th in state rankings over two years—a 97-position jump that now places it in the 87th percentile. It edges out E. T. Booth in overall ranking (74th vs. 102nd) and posts a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, double the state average. E. T. Booth remains a consistent performer, ranking in the 82nd percentile with a 96.9% Algebra I proficiency rate. In grade-level math, Woodstock leads in 6th grade (56.6% vs. 48.0%) and 8th grade (64.8% vs. 55.2%), while E. T. Booth takes 7th grade (57.2% vs. 54.3%). Both schools far exceed state averages in science and social studies, with Woodstock slightly ahead in 8th grade science (49.8% vs. 47.0%) and social studies (56.1% vs. 55.3%).
Notably, Woodstock spends $2,071 more per student ($14,499 vs. $12,428) despite similar outcomes, though this investment may be fueling its rapid rise. Both schools keep chronic absenteeism well below the state average (9.6% and 10.8% vs. 17.7%), and both improved across nearly every subject year-over-year. Families in this zip code have two excellent, closely matched options—Woodstock for its upward momentum and E. T. Booth for steady, cost-efficient excellence—both delivering top-tier education in a competitive local landscape.
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