For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 9,301 students in 30252, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 923 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 30252, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30252, GA are Union Grove High School, East Lake Elementary School and Ola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30252 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30252, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30252, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8502
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #22.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Ola High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
357 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3222
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #44.
Union Grove Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8978
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8978
Grades: 6-8
| 1,039 students
Rank: #55.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Highway 20 E
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #66.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
278 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 889 students
Rank: #77.
Ola Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 1,083 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Spring Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #99.
Tussahaw Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coan Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
30252, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 East Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30252, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30252, GA include Union Grove High School, East Lake Elementary School and Ola High School.
How many public schools are located in 30252?
9 public schools are located in 30252.
What percentage of students in 30252 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 30252 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30252?
30252 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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