For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,021 students in 30547, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30547, GA are Banks County Elementary School and Banks County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30547 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30547, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30547, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banks County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2308
Gr: 3-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Banks County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
712 Thompson St
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2277
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Gr: PK-2 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
30547, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
182 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Gr: 4-5 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30547, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30547, GA include Banks County Elementary School and Banks County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30547?
3 public elementary schools are located in 30547.
What is the racial composition of students in 30547?
30547 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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