For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,902 students in 30034, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30034, GA are Chapel Hill Middle School, Columbia Middle School and Cedar Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30034 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30034, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30034, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Dogwood Farm Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Wildcat Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
30034, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30034, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30034, GA include Chapel Hill Middle School, Columbia Middle School and Cedar Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30034?
4 public middle schools are located in 30034.
What is the racial composition of students in 30034?
30034 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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