For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 8,443 students in Powder Springs, GA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Powder Springs, GA are Kemp Elementary School, Vaughan Elementary School and Still Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powder Springs, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Powder Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Powder Springs, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 Corner Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Grades: PK-5
| 918 students
Rank: #22.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5950 Nichols Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Still Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
870 Casteel Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8287
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8287
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Lovinggood Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3825 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3015
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #55.
Varner Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4761 Gaydon Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3775
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3775
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
948 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 460-1570
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 460-1570
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5243 Meadows Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 819-2387
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 819-2387
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Tapp Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 Macedonia Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3758
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3758
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #99.
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
637 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 443-4835
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 443-4835
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Rank: #1010.
Powder Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4570 Grady Grier Dr
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3746
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1111.
Compton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3450 New Macland Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3700
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miles Ahead Charter School
Charter School
4665 Macland Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 313-4841
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 313-4841
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Powder Springs, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powder Springs, GA include Kemp Elementary School, Vaughan Elementary School and Still Elementary School. Powder Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public elementary schools are located in Powder Springs?
12 public elementary schools are located in Powder Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Powder Springs?
Powder Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Powder Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Powder Springs include: Powder Springs Elementary School vs. Hendricks Elementary School, Vaughan Elementary School vs. Kemp Elementary School, Hendricks Elementary School vs. Powder Springs Elementary School
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