For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,934 students in 30035, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 342 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 30035, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30035, GA are Canby Lane Elementary School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30035 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30035, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30035, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canby Lane Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Green Hawk Trl
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Miller Grove Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 503-4880
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 503-4880
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30035, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30035, GA include Canby Lane Elementary School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30035?
4 public schools are located in 30035.
What percentage of students in 30035 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 30035 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30035?
30035 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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