For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 17,981 students in 30040, GA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,176 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 30040, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30040, GA are Alliance Academy For Innovation, George W. Whitlow Elementary School and Vickery Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30040 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30040, GA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30040, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
George W. Whitlow Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3655 Castleberry Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 1,237 students
Rank: #33.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #44.
Vickery Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Grades: PK-5
| 1,118 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Mill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1180 Chamblee Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Grades: PK-5
| 1,052 students
Rank: #66.
Sawnee Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 1,831 students
Rank: #77.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Grades: 9-12
| 2,464 students
Rank: #88.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Grades: 6-8
| 1,383 students
Rank: #99.
Poole's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Heardsville Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Grades: PK-5
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1010.
Forsyth Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 2,387 students
Rank: #1111.
Otwell Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Grades: 6-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #1212.
Cumming Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749
Grades: PK-5
| 948 students
Rank: n/an/a
4810 Castleberry Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5101
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5101
Grades: PK-5
| 1,143 students
30040, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6945 Keithbridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 513 students
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-3141
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-3141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4970
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4970
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Gateway Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
136 Elm St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-2299
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1655 Spot Road Connector
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1150
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30040, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30040, GA include Alliance Academy For Innovation, George W. Whitlow Elementary School and Vickery Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30040?
13 public schools are located in 30040.
What percentage of students in 30040 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 30040 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30040?
30040 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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