For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,616 students in 30045, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 194 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 30045, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30045, GA are Archer High School, Lovin Elementary School and Simonton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30045 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30045, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30045, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Archer High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 New Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 407-7700
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 407-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 3,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Lovin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1705 New Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 518-6940
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 518-6940
Gr: PK-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Simonton Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 513-6637
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 513-6637
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
30045, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hooper Renwick Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
56 Neal Blvd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 682-4290
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 682-4290
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30045, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30045, GA include Archer High School, Lovin Elementary School and Simonton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30045?
3 public schools are located in 30045.
What percentage of students in 30045 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 30045 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30045?
30045 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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