Below Average
#1935 of 2,268 schools in GA
Based on limited data
Mount Zion Primary
Elementary School · Clayton County · Jonesboro, GA
A Clayton County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
2920 Mount Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 21 schools in Jonesboro.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,867
Median home value
$219,700
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Roberta T. Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| William M. Mcgarrah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| James Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 652 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #37 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Zion Primary is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Zion Primary
Mount Zion Primary is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,935 of 2,268 schools in GA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Zion Primary
What grades does Mount Zion Primary serve?
Mount Zion Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Mount Zion Primary?
Mount Zion Primary has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Primary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Zion Primary rank in GA?
Mount Zion Primary ranks #1,935 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mount Zion Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Zion Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Zion Primary a charter school?
No, Mount Zion Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Zion Primary a Title I school?
No, Mount Zion Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Zion Primary?
95.7% of students at Mount Zion Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (770) 473-2700
- Area population (ZIP 30236)
- 51,784
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30236; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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