For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,852 students in Acworth, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Acworth, GA are Durham Middle School and Barber Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acworth, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Acworth have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Acworth, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2891 Mars Hill Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6641
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #22.
Barber Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4222 Cantrell Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6764
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6764
Grades: 6-8
| 832 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Acworth, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Acworth, GA include Durham Middle School and Barber Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Acworth?
2 public middle schools are located in Acworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Acworth?
Acworth public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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