Summary:
Zip code 30342 in Atlanta, Georgia, is home to three public schools—two elementary schools and one middle school—serving approximately 2,480 students across grades PK-8 within the Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools districts.
Ridgeview Charter School stands out as the academic powerhouse, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. Its Algebra I End of Course proficiency rate is an extraordinary 97.3%, compared to 60.6% for the district and 48.1% statewide. However, its 8th-grade science proficiency (37.6%) lags behind its math performance, though advanced science courses show much stronger results. High Point Elementary School is the most improved, jumping from the 59th to 75th percentile in two years, and boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at just 4.7%—less than one-third of the state average. Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School is the consistent performer, maintaining a 4-star rating with stable state percentiles between 70-76% over three years.
All three schools outperform their state averages in nearly every subject, and each has chronic absenteeism rates well below district norms. A notable spending paradox exists: Sara Rawson Smith spends $24,243 per student—43% more than High Point’s $16,999—yet High Point outperforms it in 3rd and 4th grade math. Both elementary schools show a consistent dip in 5th-grade math proficiency, suggesting a curriculum transition challenge. High Point’s remarkable turnaround is especially impressive given its higher poverty rate (56.87% free/reduced lunch), while Ridgeview’s Algebra I success may reflect both strong instruction and advanced course placement. Collectively, this zip code represents a pocket of educational strength in Atlanta, with all schools earning 4-star ratings and demonstrating strong family engagement.
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