Top 10 Best 30236 Georgia Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,024 students in 30236, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 66 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 30236, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 30236, GA are Elite Scholars School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30236 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30236, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best 30236, GA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elite Scholars School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1821 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
M. D. Roberts Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #66.
Jonesboro High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #77.
Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7534 Tara Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #88.
Mount Zion High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2535 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,312 students
Rank: #99.
James Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #1010.
Suder Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #1111.
Jonesboro Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Zion Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2984 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 968-2935
Grades: 3-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1313.
Lee Street Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Lee St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1414.
Perry Career - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Grades: 8-12
| 882 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Zion Primary
2920 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2700
Grades: PK-2
| 523 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 30236 Georgia

30236, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1098 5th Ave
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Flint River School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9540 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Worktec (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
221 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2840
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 30236, GA?
How many public schools are located in 30236, GA?
15 public schools are located in 30236, GA.
What percentage of students in 30236, GA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 30236, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30236, GA?
30236, GA public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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