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Best 30040 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 17,984 students in 30040, GA (there are 6 private schools, serving 857 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 30040, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30040, GA are Alliance Academy For Innovation, Vickery Creek Middle School and Kelly Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30040 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30040, GA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30040, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alliance Academy For Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1100 Lanier 400 Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(470) 695-7823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Kelly Mill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1180 Chamblee Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
George W. Whitlow Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3655 Castleberry Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 1,247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Vickery Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Sawnee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
West Forsyth High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470
Gr: 9-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Poole's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7110 Heardsville Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Gr: PK-5 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Forsyth Central High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-8151
Gr: 9-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Otwell Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Cumming Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
New Hope Elementary School
4810 Castleberry Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30040, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30040, GA include Alliance Academy For Innovation, Vickery Creek Middle School and Kelly Mill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30040?
13 public schools are located in 30040.
What percentage of students in 30040 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 30040 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30040?
30040 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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