Best Public Schools in Zip Code 30013

The 30013 zip code area in Rockdale County, Georgia is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face challenges, with consistently underperforming test scores compared to the county and state averages, a few standout institutions stand out.

Memorial Middle School is the clear academic leader, with the highest performance on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in Algebra I, English Language Arts, and Mathematics. It also has a higher 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger compared to the 1 star ratings of the other schools. Meanwhile, Flat Shoals Elementary School has the strongest performance in English Language Arts and Science among the elementary schools, with higher proficiency rates than the Rockdale County and Georgia averages.

The schools in the 30013 zip code area face significant economic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.9% to 80.68%. This may contribute to the consistently low test scores and the 75.8% four-year graduation rate at Salem High School, which is below the state average. However, the data also reveals variation in school quality, with some institutions, like Flat Shoals Elementary and Peek's Chapel Elementary, performing better than others in the area.