Summary:
There are 11 elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 30349, which covers parts of College Park and Atlanta, Georgia, and all of these schools serve student populations where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Families in this area will find a clear performance divide between the two districts serving the ZIP code. The seven schools in Fulton County consistently outperform the four schools in Clayton County across every subject and grade level. For example, average 3rd grade math proficiency is 42.5% in Fulton County schools versus just 27.0% in Clayton County schools. The strongest overall performers are Cliftondale Elementary School (ranked 436th in the state) and Stonewall Tell Elementary School (ranked 463rd), both showing solid proficiency rates that meet or exceed state averages in several subjects. Lee Elementary School stands out for its remarkable improvement, climbing 273 positions in state rankings, and it has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the ZIP code at just 9.9%. At the other end, West Clayton Elementary School faces the most significant challenges, ranking 1,129th in the state with only 22.2% of 3rd graders proficient in math and a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.4%.
Encouragingly, nine of the 11 schools improved their state rankings over the past two years, suggesting positive momentum across the area. Chronic absenteeism emerges as a critical factor — schools with absenteeism below 15% average in the 51st percentile, while those above 25% average in just the 18th percentile. A consistent pattern also shows math proficiency declining as students advance from 3rd to 5th grade, with 5th grade science proficiency often exceeding 5th grade math at several schools. Notably, Wolf Creek Elementary is the lone outlier in decline, dropping 283 positions despite previously strong test scores, warranting closer attention from parents considering that school.
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