For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,852 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 65% (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: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
30253, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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?
8 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 65% (majority Black).
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