Schools in Zip Code 30740

Zip code 30740, serving the Rocky Face area of Whitfield County, Georgia, is home to two public schools—Westside Elementary School (PK-5) and Westside Middle School (6-8)—which together educate roughly 977 students within the Whitfield County district.

Westside Middle School is the clear standout in this area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 17% of Georgia middle schools. Its 8th-grade math proficiency (66%) exceeds the state average by nearly 20 points, while 8th-grade science (51.4%) outperforms the state by an impressive 21.7 points. The school also beats state averages in 6th and 7th grade math and social studies. This high achievement is especially notable given that nearly 85% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch. In contrast, Westside Elementary School holds a 3-star rating with more uneven results—its 4th-grade math (57.6% in 2024-2025) was a strong point, but 3rd and 4th grade math scores currently lag the state by 9-11 points, while 5th grade math slightly exceeds the state average.

The most striking pattern is the academic "boost" students experience between elementary and middle school. Elementary students arrive performing below state averages in most subjects, yet by middle school they dramatically outperform them—suggesting highly effective instructional strategies at the middle level. Both schools also excel in attendance: chronic absenteeism is just 8.1% at the elementary and 13.2% at the middle school, both well below the state's 17.7%. Additionally, Westside Middle achieves its outstanding results with lower per-student spending ($13,083) than the elementary school ($14,397), indicating efficient resource use. For parents, this zip code offers a middle school that defies expectations given its demographics, while the elementary school provides a solid foundation with clear room for growth in early-grade math.