For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,004 students in 30253, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30253, GA are Hickory Flat Elementary School, Eagle's Landing Middle School and Flippen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30253 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30253, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30253, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
841 Brannan Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Eagle's Landing Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Flippen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Peach Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Highway 81 W
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Mcdonough Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Excel Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
850 Willow Lane
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-6601
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Lemon Street
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3744
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3744
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30253, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30253, GA include Hickory Flat Elementary School, Eagle's Landing Middle School and Flippen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30253?
10 public elementary schools are located in 30253.
What is the racial composition of students in 30253?
30253 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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