For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,532 students in 30656, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 30656, GA are Walker Park Elementary School, Monroe Area High School and Monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 30656 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30656, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30656, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Carl Davis Rd Nw
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 267-8311
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 267-8311
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Area High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Double Springs Church Rd S
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 Dillard Dr
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 207-3205
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 207-3205
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
30656, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Walton Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
300 Double Springs Church Rd
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Monroe, GA 30656
(770) 266-4599
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30656, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30656, GA include Walker Park Elementary School, Monroe Area High School and Monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30656?
3 public schools are located in 30656.
What is the racial composition of students in 30656?
30656 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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