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Best 30728 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,854 students in 30728, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in 30728, GA are Lafayette High School, North Lafayette Elementary School and Gilbert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30728 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30728, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30728, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Rambler Dr
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2342
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
North Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 N Duke St
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1869
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
87 S Burnt Mill Rd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2432
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Roadrunner Blvd
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Naomi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4038 E Highway 136
La Fayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-2443
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30728, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30728, GA include Lafayette High School, North Lafayette Elementary School and Gilbert Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30728?
5 public schools are located in 30728.
What is the racial composition of students in 30728?
30728 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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