For the 2024 school year, there are 63 public middle schools serving 50,468 students in Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Atlanta, GA are David T Howard Middle School, Chamblee Middle School and Atlanta Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Atlanta, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David T Howard Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,154 students
Rank: #22.
Chamblee Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Grades: K-12
| 688 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Atlanta Unbound Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1743 Hardin Ave
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 579-0247
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 579-0247
Grades: K-7
| 190 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Atlanta Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Corretta Scott King Young Womens' Leadership Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Kipp Vision Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
660 Mcwilliams Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 537-5252
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 537-5252
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #99.
Globe Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #1010.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #1111.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 921 students
Rank: #1212.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,566 students
Rank: #1313.
Peachtree Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,374 students
Rank: #1414.
Ridgeview Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5340 S Trimble Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,044 students
Rank: #1515.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Grades: 3-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1616.
Main Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2861 Lakeshore Dr
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Grades: K-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1717.
Sandy Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8750 Pride Pl
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4970
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4970
Grades: 6-8
| 870 students
Rank: #1818.
Georgia Cyber Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1745 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Grades: K-12
| 14,286 students
Rank: #1919.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Grades: K-8
| 334 students
Rank: #2020.
Wesley International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2121.
Sandtown Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 Campbellton Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #2222.
Genesis Innovation For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Grades: K-10
| 352 students
Rank: #2323.
Genesis Innovation For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Grades: K-10
| 350 students
Rank: #2424.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Henderson Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 1,453 students
Rank: #2525.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
386 Pine St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Camp Creek Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Welcome All Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-8030
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-8030
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hapeville Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Atlanta Ave
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: #2828.
Rise Prep School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Hogan Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 669-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 388 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
North Clayton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5517 W Fayetteville Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4025
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 994-4025
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 266 students
Rank: #3232.
The Kindezi School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #3333.
Dekalb Path Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3007 Hermance Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #3434.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #3535.
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Hill St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-5400
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
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Atlanta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Grades: PK-2
| 383 students
2050 Tiger Flowers Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
1261 Lockwood Drive, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Atlanta Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
569 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
4525 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
1890 Donald L. Hollowell, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2210 Perry Boulevard, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 405 students
1820 Mary Dell Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
1445 Maynard Road, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
1559 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
386 Pine Street, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Campbell School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
21 Thirkield Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7533
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7533
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1442 Metropolitan Parkway Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Clifton Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
3050 Collier Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
601 Beckwith St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
145 4th St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Ethos Classical (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2295 Springdale Circle SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
(865) 384-4179
Atlanta, GA 30315
(865) 384-4179
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
156 Heaton Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-7102
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-7102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Atlanta, GA include David T Howard Middle School, Chamblee Middle School and Atlanta Classical Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Atlanta, GA?
63 public middle schools are located in Atlanta, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta, GA?
Atlanta, GA public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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