Schools in Zip Code 30629

Zip code 30629, serving the Comer, Georgia area within the Madison County School District, contains two schools: Comer Elementary School (grades K-5) and Madison County Middle School (grades 6-8), both serving predominantly low-income populations with free/reduced lunch rates of 95.2% and 84.6%, respectively.

The standout finding is Madison County Middle School's exceptional Algebra I performance, with 94.7% of tested students scoring proficient or above—nearly double the district average and 46.6 points above the state. The school also excels in high school Physical Science (80% proficiency, +19.1 vs. state). However, its regular math and science scores in grades 6-8 hover near or below state averages, suggesting the school's advanced-track program is highly effective while general education may need attention. In contrast, Comer Elementary School shows strong 5th-grade science (62.7%, +18.5 vs. state) and 3rd-grade math (59%, +10.7 vs. state), but experiences a dramatic 4th-grade math drop-off to 36.5% proficiency—22.5 points below its 3rd-grade performance and 13.6 points below the state. Chronic absenteeism also contrasts sharply: Comer Elementary's rate of 12.0% is well below district (18.2%) and state (17.7%) averages, while Madison County Middle's 19.8% exceeds both.

Both schools are improving their state rankings year-over-year, with Comer Elementary rising from 503rd to 430th and Madison County Middle from 265th to 243rd. Comer Elementary spends significantly more per student ($17,220 vs. $12,536) and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio (11.4:1 vs. 14.9:1), which may contribute to its better attendance and early-grade outcomes. The district itself ranks in the top quarter of Georgia districts with a 4-star rating. For parents, this area offers a middle school with elite advanced math and science programs, and an elementary school with strong early-grade instruction and science—though the 4th-grade math transition and middle school absenteeism are areas to watch.