For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,911 students in 30038, GA (there are 7 private schools, serving 442 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 30038, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30038, GA are Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic, Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School and Leadership Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30038 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30038, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30038, GA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6610 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Rock Springs Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Murphey Candler Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6775 S Goddard Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9102
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9102
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3991 Snapfinger Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 874-5402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 874-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4603 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3202
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3202
Gr: PK-5 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Browns Mill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4863 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8302
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8302
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
Fairington Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Philip Bradley Dr
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8702
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8702
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
30038, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Gr: K-7 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30038, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30038, GA include Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic, Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School and Leadership Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 30038?
9 public schools are located in 30038.
What percentage of students in 30038 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 30038 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30038?
30038 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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