For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 8,249 students in 30127, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30127, GA are Kemp Elementary School, Vaughan Elementary School and Still Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30127 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30127, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30127, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 Corner Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8158
Gr: PK-5 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Vaughan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5950 Nichols Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8298
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Still Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
870 Casteel Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8287
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 594-8287
Gr: PK-5 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Lovinggood Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3825 Luther Ward Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3015
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 331-3015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Varner Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4761 Gaydon Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3775
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Tapp Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 Macedonia Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3758
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3758
Gr: 6-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5243 Meadows Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 819-2387
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 819-2387
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Bessie L. Baggett Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
948 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 460-1570
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 460-1570
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
J. A. Dobbins Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
637 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 443-4835
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 443-4835
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Powder Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4570 Grady Grier Dr
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3746
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3746
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Compton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3450 New Macland Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3700
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 222-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Miles Ahead Charter School
Charter School
4665 Macland Road
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 313-4841
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 313-4841
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30127, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30127, GA include Kemp Elementary School, Vaughan Elementary School and Still Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30127?
12 public elementary schools are located in 30127.
What is the racial composition of students in 30127?
30127 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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