For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,681 students in 30017, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 30017, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30017, GA are Trip Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School and Bay Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30017 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30017, GA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30017, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trip Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
841 Cooper Rd
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 639-3850
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 639-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 1,589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 Grayson Pkwy
Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 963-7189
Grayson, GA 30017
(770) 963-7189
Gr: PK-5 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Bay Creek Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Cooper Rd
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 344-7570
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 344-7570
Gr: 6-8 | 1,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Starling Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1725 Grayson Hwy
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 344-6100
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 344-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Couch Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1777 Grayson Hwy
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 407-7272
Grayson, GA 30017
(678) 407-7272
Gr: 6-8 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30017, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30017, GA include Trip Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School and Bay Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30017?
5 public schools are located in 30017.
What percentage of students in 30017 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 30017 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30017?
30017 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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