Summary:
Zip code 30269 in Peachtree City, Georgia, is home to six elementary schools serving grades PK through 5, all part of the highly-rated Fayette County school district, which ranks in the 94th percentile statewide. Every school in this area performs well above state averages, with all six ranking in the 89th percentile or higher among Georgia elementary schools.
Kedron Elementary School is the top performer, ranking 27th statewide (98th percentile) and achieving the highest math scores in the group, including 90.1% proficiency in 4th grade. Braelinn Elementary School is a close second at 33rd statewide, with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (4.9%) and the lowest free/reduced lunch percentage (9.29%). Oak Grove Elementary School is the most improved, jumping 95 positions in state rankings over two years to 65th, despite having the highest free/reduced lunch rate (36.67%) and the most favorable student-teacher ratio (11.6:1). Huddleston Elementary School ranks lowest in the group at 132nd statewide, with a notable weakness in 5th-grade math (59.8% proficiency). Crabapple Lane Elementary School leads in 5th-grade science at 80.8%, while Peachtree City Elementary School maintains solid mid-pack performance with a 5.1% absenteeism rate.
Perhaps the most striking finding is that per-student spending does not correlate with performance. Oak Grove spends the most ($19,095 per student) yet ranks 5th in the group, while Kedron spends the least ($12,887) and achieves the highest ranking—making it the most efficient school in the area. All six schools boast chronic absenteeism rates well below the state average of 17.7%, ranging from 4.9% to 8.9%, indicating strong family engagement throughout the community. For parents, this zip code offers consistently excellent educational options, with the choice largely coming down to priorities: Kedron for top rankings and efficiency, Braelinn for the most economically advantaged student body, or Oak Grove for its remarkable upward trajectory and smaller class sizes.
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