For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,125 students in Albany, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Albany, GA are Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, Merry Acres Middle School and Albany Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Albany have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Albany, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Merry Acres Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Florence Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cordell Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Grades: 6-8
| 894 students
Rank: #44.
Radium Springs Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Grades: 6-8
| 931 students
Rank: #55.
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Massey Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Albany, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-1087
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-1087
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Grades: 8-9
| 4 students
513 Corn Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dougherty Emergency Shelter (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
518 West Olglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 Massey Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Exceptional Students Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1305 East Second Street
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Lincoln Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
601 North Monroe St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Ga. Regional Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 West Highland Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
1520 Cordell Avenue
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
2600 Trenton Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Albany, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Albany, GA include Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, Merry Acres Middle School and Albany Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Albany, GA?
5 public middle schools are located in Albany, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany, GA?
Albany, GA public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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