Best Athens Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,571 students in Athens, GA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens, GA are Clarke Middle School, Burney-harris-lyons Middle School and Hilsman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Athens, GA public middle schools have an score of 24% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Athens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Athens, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Clarke Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
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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%)
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1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208

Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #33.

Hilsman Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
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870 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281

Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Coile Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
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110 Old Elberton Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5318

Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alternative Placement Program (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721

Athens Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

55 Beaverdam Road Extension
Athens, GA 30608
(706) 369-5605

Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292

H.t. Edwards Learning Center Facility (Closed 2023)

440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239

Kings Bridge Middle School (Closed 2007)

1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552

Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rutland Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030

Soar Academy (Closed 2011)

440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721

Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Athens, GA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens, GA include Clarke Middle School, Burney-harris-lyons Middle School and Hilsman Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Athens?

4 public middle schools are located in Athens.

What is the racial composition of students in Athens?

Athens public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?