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Best 30240 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,642 students in 30240, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 506 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 30240, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30240, GA are Hillcrest Elementary School, Long Cane Elementary School and Hollis Hand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30240 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30240, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30240, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3116 Robert Hayes Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7940
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Long Cane Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
238 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7948
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Hollis Hand Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
641 Country Club Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Long Cane Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
326 Long Cane Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-2085
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Lagrange High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
516 N Greenwood St
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1590
Gr: 9-12 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Forest Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Scholar Ln
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-7556
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Gordon Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7943
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Berta Weathersbee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Forrest Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
The Hope Academy School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Mooty Bridge Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30240, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30240, GA include Hillcrest Elementary School, Long Cane Elementary School and Hollis Hand Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30240?
9 public schools are located in 30240.
What percentage of students in 30240 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 30240 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30240?
30240 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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