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6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Flowery Branch, Georgia

13 schools · 7 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Public: 9
Private: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.2/10
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Choosing a school in Flowery Branch?

Use this page to compare every school in Flowery Branch by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Cherokee Bluff Middle

8.2/10

Middle · Hall County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Spout Springs Elementary School

7.2/10

Elementary · Hall County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Cherokee Bluff High School

6.7/10

High · Hall County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Flowery Branch for 2026 are Cherokee Bluff Middle (8.2/10), Spout Springs Elementary School (7.2/10), and Cherokee Bluff High School (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

13

9 public · 4 private

Avg Score

6.2

out of 10

Median Home

$346,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds
Cherokee Bluff Middle

Rates 8.2/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Flowery Branch schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Flowery Branch Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Flowery Branch schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Flowery Branch

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Cherokee Bluff Middle 8.2 / 10
2 Spout Springs Elementary School 7.2 / 10
3 Cherokee Bluff High School 6.7 / 10
4 Chestnut Mountain Elementary School 6.6 / 10
5 Flowery Branch High 6.1 / 10
6 Lanier Christian Academy 6.1 / 10
7 World Language Academy 6.0 / 10
8 Martin Elementary School 5.5 / 10
9 C. W. Davis Middle School 5.2 / 10
10 Flowery Branch Elementary School 4.7 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.2/10

20% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$92,644

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$346,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
31%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
29 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
78%

Of occupied housing units

How Flowery Branch compares

Georgia rank

#133 of 240

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$93k

133% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

10

About Schools in Flowery Branch, Georgia

Flowery Branch, Georgia is home to 13 schools, including 9 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Flowery Branch show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Flowery Branch is Cherokee Bluff Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Flowery Branch is served by 1 school district: Hall County. These districts collectively serve 27,245 students.

Flowery Branch's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $92,644. The poverty rate in the area is 6.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 30542 (13)

Elementary Schools

7 schools
# School Rating
1 860 students · Pre-K–5th 7.2
2 858 students · Pre-K–5th 6.6
3 676 students · Pre-K–5th 6.0
4 610 students · Pre-K–5th 5.5
5 692 students · Pre-K–5th 4.7
Private Schools 2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 18 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten
2 2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten

Middle Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 831 students · 6th–8th 8.2
2 803 students · 6th–8th 5.2

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 1,207 students · 9th–12th 6.7
2 1,350 students · 9th–12th 6.1

Other Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 470 students · Kindergarten–12th 6.1
2 26 students · 3rd–12th

Schools in Flowery Branch

Flowery Branch, Georgia · 13 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$92,644

Median Home Value

$346,000

Median Rent

$1,605/mo

Population

38,300

College Educated

31%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Community Profile

Flowery Branch has a median household income of $92,644. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $346,000, with a median rent of $1,605/month. The local poverty rate of 6.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Flowery Branch, Georgia

How many schools are in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

Flowery Branch has 13 schools, including 9 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Flowery Branch is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Flowery Branch on MySchoolScout is Cherokee Bluff Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best elementary school in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Flowery Branch on MySchoolScout is Spout Springs Elementary School with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best middle school in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Flowery Branch on MySchoolScout is Cherokee Bluff Middle with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Flowery Branch on MySchoolScout is Cherokee Bluff High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.

How many school districts serve Flowery Branch, Georgia?

Flowery Branch is served by 1 school district: Hall County.

What is the education level in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

According to Census data, 31% of adults in Flowery Branch have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The median household income in Flowery Branch is approximately $92,644 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

Yes, Flowery Branch has 4 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lanier Christian Academy with a score of 6.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Flowery Branch is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Flowery Branch, Georgia?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.