Best Public Schools in Zip Code 30253

The 13 schools in zip code 30253 (McDonough, GA) serve students from elementary through high school as part of the Henry County School District, which ranks in the 30th percentile statewide and serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.

For parents, the standout school in this area is Impact Academy Middle School, which earns a 3-star rating and the highest percentile rank (52nd) of any school in the zip code. It posts math proficiency rates nearly double the district average—48.4% in 6th grade, 41% in 7th grade, and 68% in Algebra I—while maintaining the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (7.7%) in the area. Its sister school, Impact Academy High School, also leads the four high schools in test scores (24.8% Algebra I, 29.4% Biology) with a low 9% absenteeism rate. Among elementary schools, Oakland Elementary School shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping from the 8th to 28th percentile over two years, with 3rd grade math proficiency rising to 46.8%. Flippen Elementary School leads all elementary schools in 5th grade science (38.9% proficiency).

However, most schools in this area struggle relative to state averages. Eagle's Landing High School and McDonough High School both rank in the bottom 20% of Georgia high schools, with proficiency rates roughly half of state averages and chronic absenteeism above 30%. EXCEL Academy faces the most severe challenges, with a 51.5% graduation rate, 14.6% dropout rate, and 33.8% chronic absenteeism. A notable bright spot: all three middle schools—Eagle's Landing Middle School, McDonough Middle School, and Impact Academy—achieve Algebra I proficiency rates (57.7%, 68.7%, and 68%) well above the district average of 35.1%. Parents should also note a consistent 5th grade math proficiency drop across elementary schools, suggesting a curriculum transition challenge.