Best Public Schools in Zip Code 30442


Summary:

The 30442 zip code area in Georgia is home to 3 public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Jenkins County Elementary School, Jenkins County High School, and Jenkins County Middle School. These schools are part of the Jenkins County school district, which is ranked 114 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals that the schools in the 30442 zip code area face significant academic challenges, with test scores consistently below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 25.6% to 36.2% at the schools, compared to the state average of 37% to 48.2%. Similarly, mathematics proficiency rates were also lower, ranging from 26.6% to 44.4% at the schools, compared to the state average of 41% to 48.1%. Additionally, all three schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 93.15% to 93.36%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.

While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 10.8 at Jenkins County High School to 12.7 at Jenkins County Middle School, the significant difference in spending per student between the elementary/middle schools ($9,566 - $10,384) and the high school ($14,588) may suggest an imbalance in resource allocation that could be impacting student outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 30442 zip code area face systemic challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students in this community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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