For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 17,529 students in 30040, GA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,003 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 30040, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 30040, GA are Alliance 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 59% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 30040, GA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alliance 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
| 1,137 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
| 1,395 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
| 1,029 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
| 1,282 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly Mill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1180 Chamblee Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 1,085 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
| 1,582 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
| 2,406 students
Rank: #88.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Grades: 6-8
| 1,180 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
| 956 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
| 2,383 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
| 1,138 students
Rank: #1212.
East Forsyth High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8910 Jot Em Down Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 887 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 For Innovation, George W. Whitlow Elementary School and Vickery Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30040, GA?
13 public schools are located in 30040, GA.
What percentage of students in 30040, GA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 30040, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30040, GA?
30040, GA public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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