For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 11,879 students in 30040, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30040, GA are Vickery Creek Middle School, Kelly Mill Elementary School and George W. Whitlow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30040 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30040, GA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30040, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Kelly Mill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1180 Chamblee Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4953
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
George W. Whitlow Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3655 Castleberry Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 1,247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Vickery Creek Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 346-0040
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Sawnee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Poole's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7110 Heardsville Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1285
Gr: PK-5 | 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Otwell Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Cumming Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Dahlonega St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-7749
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
4810 Castleberry Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5101
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5101
Gr: PK-5 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30040, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30040, GA include Vickery Creek Middle School, Kelly Mill Elementary School and George W. Whitlow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30040?
10 public elementary schools are located in 30040.
What is the racial composition of students in 30040?
30040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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