Schools in Zip Code 30725

ZIP code 30725 in Flintstone, Georgia, is home to two schools—Chattanooga Valley Elementary School (PK–5) and Chattanooga Valley Middle School (6–8)—serving roughly 867 students in the Walker County district, a system ranked in the bottom half of Georgia districts.

Chattanooga Valley Elementary is the clear standout here. It has earned a 3-star or better rating for three straight years, placing it in the top third of Georgia elementary schools. In the latest testing year, it beat its district by 9 to 24 percentage points in math and by 18 points in 5th-grade science. Its 3rd-grade math proficiency (57.1%) even tops the state average (48.3%), an impressive feat given that nearly 90% of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The middle school, by contrast, is a solid but more uneven performer. It holds a steady 3-star rating and shines in 8th-grade science (43.6% proficient, nearly 14 points above the state) and social studies (46.4%, 6 points above the state). However, it lags the state in math at every grade level by 4 to 8 points, and its chronic absenteeism rate (23.5%) runs nearly 6 points above the state average—a likely drag on achievement.

The biggest takeaway for parents is the contrast between the two campuses. The elementary school generally meets or exceeds state averages, while the middle school struggles in math—suggesting a challenging transition between schools. On the positive side, the middle school improved its 8th-grade science scores by 8 points in a single year, a trend worth watching. Both schools spend about $16,000 per student and keep class sizes small (10.8:1 ratio), yet the elementary school’s recent 4th-grade math drop (from 63.8% to 48.0%) is a red flag. Overall, this ZIP code offers a strong elementary option and a middle school with clear strengths in science and social studies, but math and attendance at the middle level remain areas needing attention.