Top 5 Best Cumming Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 10,242 students in Cumming, GA. The top ranked public middle schools in Cumming, GA are South Forsyth Middle School, Piney Grove Middle School and Lakeside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumming, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Cumming have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Cumming, GA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 1,457 students
Rank: #22.
Piney Grove Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8135 Majors Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2565 Echols Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,387 students
Rank: #44.
Vickery Creek Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6240 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 667-2580
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #55.
Hendricks Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4950 Hyde Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2461
Grades: 6-8
| 1,180 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7465 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #77.
North Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3645 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-0743
Grades: 6-8
| 1,253 students
Rank: #88.
Otwell Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Tribble Gap Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-5248
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #99.
Little Mill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6800 Little Mill Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cumming, Georgia

Cumming, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6945 Keithbridge Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-2341
Grades: PK-2
| 513 students
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-3141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7745 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
1130 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 965-4970
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
136 Elm St
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1655 Spot Road Connector
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-1150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cumming, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cumming, GA include South Forsyth Middle School, Piney Grove Middle School and Lakeside Middle School. Cumming has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Cumming, GA?
9 public middle schools are located in Cumming, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumming, GA?
Cumming, GA public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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