For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,115 students in 30248, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,062 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 30248, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30248, GA are New Hope Elementary School, Unity Grove Elementary School and Luella Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30248 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30248, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30248, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 New Hope Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Unity Grove Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Leguin Mill Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-8886
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-8886
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Luella Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
575 Walker Dr
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Locust Grove High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3275 S Ola Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-1452
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-1452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Luella High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Walker Dr
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-9822
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-9822
Gr: 9-12 | 1,353 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3315 S Ola Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Academic Pkwy
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-8571
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-8571
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
95 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-5416
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-5416
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Luella Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30248, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30248, GA include New Hope Elementary School, Unity Grove Elementary School and Luella Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30248?
9 public schools are located in 30248.
What percentage of students in 30248 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 30248 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30248?
30248 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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