Schools in Zip Code 30238

Zip code 30238 in Jonesboro, GA is home to 7 schools in the Clayton County district, serving approximately 5,656 students across three elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school, in an area where nearly all students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Swint Elementary School is the clear standout in this area, earning the only 2-star rating among the seven schools. It posted the strongest 4th-grade math proficiency in the zip code at 46.3% — nearly double the district average — and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 17.7%, matching the state average. Among middle schools, Pointe South Middle School ranks highest overall (26th percentile) and shows the most improvement, while Mundys Mill Middle School excels in advanced coursework with Algebra I proficiency at 65.4% and Physical Science at 72%, both well above state averages. Kendrick Middle School leads in 6th and 7th grade math proficiency but struggles with attendance (30.3% chronic absenteeism).

The most striking finding is the disconnect between middle and high school performance. While middle school students taking Algebra I achieve proficiency rates of 65-70%, Mundy's Mill High School posts just 14.1% Algebra I proficiency. However, the high school graduates 92.5% of students — exceeding both district and state averages. Chronic absenteeism is the biggest challenge across the area, ranging from 17.7% at Swint to 34.1% at the high school. Callaway Elementary School and Brown Elementary School show consistent but below-average math scores, though Brown and Swint both exceed district averages in 5th-grade science. With favorable student-teacher ratios (13:1 to 18:1) and per-student spending between $13,498 and $17,281, the schools have resources to work with, but expanding access to advanced coursework and tackling attendance issues appear to be the most promising paths forward.