Best Schools in Powder Springs, Georgia
17 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Powder Springs by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Powder Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Cobb County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Tapp Middle School
Middle · Cobb County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Compton Elementary School
Elementary · Cobb County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Powder Springs for 2026 are Powder Springs Elementary School (7.6/10), Tapp Middle School (7.5/10), and Compton Elementary School (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 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
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$322,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$322,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.6/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Powder Springs schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Powder Springs schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Powder Springs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 17 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Springs Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Tapp Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Compton Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Hillgrove High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Lovinggood Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Kemp Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Hendricks Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Bessie L. Baggett Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | J. A. Dobbins Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Still Elementary School | 5.4 / 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
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $104,997
- Median home value
- $322,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 85%
31% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Powder Springs compares
Georgia rank
#126 of 243
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$105k
150% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
16
Cobb County runs 85% of Powder Springs's public schools
Powder Springs touches 2 districts, but Cobb County is the one most addresses actually attend.
Cobb County accounts for 11 of 13 public schools (85%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 2.
Among 13 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.4 to 7.6 — the spread is inside Powder Springs, not a citywide average.
- Cobb County11 public · 85%
- Paulding County2 public · 15%
About Schools in Powder Springs, Georgia
Powder Springs, Georgia has 13 ranked public schools, and the quality is distributed more evenly than in many comparable cities. Schools here average 6.9 out of 10, and 7 of those 13 schools — 54% — score 7 or above. That breadth matters: most ranked schools clear the 7-point threshold, so parents aren't chasing a single high-performing option in an otherwise weak field.
The strongest performers are concentrated at the elementary level. Vaughan Elementary School leads the city at 8.6 out of 10 — the top score among all 13 ranked schools. Hendricks Elementary follows at 8.4, then Varner Elementary at 7.9, Still Elementary at 7.8, and Powder Springs Elementary at 7.5. All five exceed the city average of 6.9. Two schools sit in the high-8 range, which gives families with young children multiple competitive options rather than a single standout.
The fact that every top-five school is elementary is worth noting for families planning beyond the primary grades. The available data skews heavily toward K-5 performance, and this ranking picture doesn't resolve what the secondary pipeline looks like. Parents of current or future middle and high schoolers should research those options separately before drawing conclusions about the full K-12 experience in Powder Springs.
For families comparing specific addresses, the practical picture is a relatively high floor with meaningful separation at the top. A 6.9 average across 13 schools signals consistent quality — most assignments will land in the solid range. The gap from a 7.5 to an 8.6 is real, though, so zone placement still matters. Vaughan and Hendricks set the city's ceiling and are the natural benchmarks: if your assigned school is close to either, you're near the best the city offers.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 817 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 631 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 918 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 501 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 5 | 576 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 757 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 7 | 632 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 8 | 761 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 247 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 24 students · Kindergarten–3rd | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 885 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 1,215 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 556 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,290 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 2,300 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praise AcademyPrivate 267 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Cumberland Christian AcademyPrivate 205 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Powder Springs
Powder Springs, Georgia · 17 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$104,997
Median Home Value
$322,800
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
Population
72,126
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
85%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Community Profile
Powder Springs has a median household income of $104,997. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $322,800, with a median rent of $1,800/month. The local poverty rate of 7.7% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Powder Springs, Georgia
How many schools are in Powder Springs, Georgia?
Powder Springs has 17 schools, including 13 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Powder Springs is 6.3 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 Powder Springs, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Powder Springs on MySchoolScout is Powder Springs Elementary School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Powder Springs on MySchoolScout is Powder Springs Elementary School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Powder Springs on MySchoolScout is Tapp Middle School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best high school in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Powder Springs on MySchoolScout is Hillgrove High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Powder Springs, Georgia?
Powder Springs is served by 2 school districts: Cobb County, Paulding County.
What is the education level in Powder Springs, Georgia?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Powder Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The median household income in Powder Springs is approximately $104,997 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Powder Springs, Georgia?
Yes, Powder Springs has 4 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Praise Academy with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Powder Springs, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Powder Springs is 12.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Powder Springs, 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.