For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,500 students in 30179, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 30179, GA are Providence Elementary School, Temple Elementary School and Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30179 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30179, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30179, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
287 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
95 Otis St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3076
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 Highway 101 S
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 443-4191
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 443-4191
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Temple High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
589 Sage St
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-3218
Grades: 9-12
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
Temple Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #66.
Villa Rica Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tumlin Lake Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30179, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30179, GA include Providence Elementary School, Temple Elementary School and Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30179?
6 public schools are located in 30179.
What is the racial composition of students in 30179?
30179 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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