For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,920 students in 30236, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in 30236, GA are Elite Scholars Academy School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Jonesboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 30236 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in 30236, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 30236 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elite Scholars Academy School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30236, GA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Grades: 9-12
| 1,488 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Zion High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #55.
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Grades: 6-12
| 1,064 students
30236, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clayton County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1098 5th Ave
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clayton County Open Campuscareer Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Flint River School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9540 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Worktec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
221 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2840
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2840
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 30236, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in 30236, GA include Elite Scholars Academy School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Jonesboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in 30236?
5 public high schools are located in 30236.
What is the racial composition of students in 30236?
30236 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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