Best 30606 Georgia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in 30606, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30606, GA are Clarke Middle School and Burney-harris-lyons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30606 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30606, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30606, GA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 30606 Georgia

30606, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 30606, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30606, GA include Clarke Middle School and Burney-harris-lyons Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30606?
2 public middle schools are located in 30606.
What is the racial composition of students in 30606?
30606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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