Summary:
The 30345 zip code area of Atlanta, Georgia is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the DeKalb County school district. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Oak Grove Elementary School and GLOBE Academy Charter School I consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while others like Henderson Mill Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School struggle to meet state and district averages.
The high-performing schools in the area, such as Oak Grove Elementary and GLOBE Academy Charter School I, have significantly lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The charter school, GLOBE Academy, also outperforms the traditional public schools in the area, highlighting the potential benefits of school choice and alternative educational models.
The spending per student does not always correlate with academic performance, as the highest-spending school, Hawthorne Elementary, has the lowest test scores. The high school, Lakeside High School, performs relatively well compared to the state average, but lags behind the top-performing elementary schools in the area.
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