For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,339 students in the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur, GA.
The top-ranked public school in McDonugh Adams Kings is Beacon Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Hill Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur, GA include Beacon Hill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur?
the neighborhood of McDonugh Adams Kings, Decatur public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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