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Best 30506 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,125 students in 30506, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in 30506, GA are Mount Vernon Elementary School, Chestatee Elementary School and Wauka Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30506 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30506, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30506, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4844 Jim Hood Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-1759
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Chestatee Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6945 Keith Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 887-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Wauka Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5850 Brookton Lula Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-3221
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
East Forsyth High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8910 Jot Em Down Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 888-1235
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
North Hall Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4856 Rilla Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-9749
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
North Hall High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4885 Mount Vernon Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 983-7331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Sardis Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2805 Sardis Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-0104
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Lanier Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4782 Thompson Bridge Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-8781
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Chestatee Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2740 Fran Mar Dr
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 297-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Chestatee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3005 Sardis Rd
Gainesville, GA 30506
(770) 532-1162
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30506, GA?
How many public schools are located in 30506?
10 public schools are located in 30506.
What is the racial composition of students in 30506?
30506 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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