For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,496 students in 30040, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30040, GA are Vickery Creek Middle School, Hendricks Middle School and Otwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30040 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30040, GA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30040, GA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-5038
Gr: 6-8 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Otwell Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
30040, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6945 Keithbridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Gr: PK-2 | 513 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 30040, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30040, GA include Vickery Creek Middle School, Hendricks Middle School and Otwell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30040?
3 public middle schools are located in 30040.
What is the racial composition of students in 30040?
30040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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