For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,088 students in 30217, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 30217, GA are Centralhatchee Elementary School, Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30217 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30217, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30217, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Arrow Academy Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main Street
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #44.
Heard County Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Heard County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30217, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30217, GA include Centralhatchee Elementary School, Arrow Academy Alternative School and Heard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30217?
5 public schools are located in 30217.
What is the racial composition of students in 30217?
30217 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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