For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,370 students in 30501, GA.
The top ranked public high school in 30501, GA is Gainesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 30501 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 30501, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 30501 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is equal to the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gainesville High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30501, GA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 2,356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
450 Crescent Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
30501, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1040 Elephant Trl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2021
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
852 Century Place
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-2044
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
1340 East Enota Avenue
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-7711
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
695 Fair Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-5295
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
1145 Mcever Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1223
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1223
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
170 Barn Street
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 287-1095
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
1742 Cleveland Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4141
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-4141
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 30501, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 30501, GA include Gainesville High School.
How many public high schools are located in 30501?
2 public high schools are located in 30501.
What is the racial composition of students in 30501?
30501 public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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