For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,933 students in 30549, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30549, GA are Jefferson Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Gum Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30549 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30549, GA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30549, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2300
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2300
Grades: 3-5
| 939 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #33.
Gum Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,181 students
Rank: #44.
West Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Grades: PK-2
| 982 students
30549, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Evening Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30549, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30549, GA include Jefferson Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Gum Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30549?
5 public elementary schools are located in 30549.
What is the racial composition of students in 30549?
30549 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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