Schools in Zip Code 30620

Zip code 30620 in Bethlehem, GA, is served by a single elementary school, Bethlehem Elementary School, which enrolls 641 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Barrow County School District.

Bethlehem Elementary School stands out for its strong mathematics performance, beating the state average by about 7 percentage points in both 3rd and 5th grade math, and outperforming its own district by 10 to 13 points at every grade level. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.9%, far better than the district (17.0%) and state (17.7%) averages, which is especially notable given that 61.47% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Its state ranking has improved steadily, jumping from the 51st percentile to the 58th percentile in the most recent year, and it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 with per-student spending of $16,274.

However, the school faces clear challenges. Science proficiency is a significant weakness, with only 27.2% of 5th graders proficient—17 points below the state average and below the district average, a gap that widened from the prior year. English Language Arts (ELA) scores from the most recent available data (2024-2025) show a mixed picture: 5th grade ELA slightly exceeds the state average at 44.2%, but 3rd and 4th grade proficiency lags by 5 to 11 points. The school shows a distinct grade-level pattern, with 3rd grade math as its strongest subject and 5th grade science as its weakest, suggesting that science instruction and lower-grade ELA may need additional support. Overall, Bethlehem Elementary School is a solidly performing school with strong math and attendance, but parents should be aware of the science gap and the need for ELA improvement in the early grades.