For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public middle schools serving 26,812 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, GA are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Beacon Hill Middle School and Chamblee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Gr: 4-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Chamblee Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Gr: K-8 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Dekalb Arts Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Museum School Avondale Estates
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Dekalb School Of The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Gr: 8-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1492 Kelton Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Peachtree Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Druid Hills Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1414.
The Champion Middle Theme School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5265 Mimosa Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1515.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Henderson Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Gr: 6-8 | 1,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Tucker Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2160 Idlewood Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Gr: 6-8 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1919.
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3007 Hermance Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Dogwood Farm Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Stephenson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
922 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2323.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(470) 412-0571
Atlanta, GA 30340
(470) 412-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 719-4005
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 719-4005
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Hairston Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Stone Mountain Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4293 Sarr Pkwy
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Redan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Lithonia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Randall Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3456 Aztec Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-7902
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-7902
Gr: 6-8 | 1,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Wildcat Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2190 Wallingford Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Miller Grove Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Gr: K-7 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Gr: PK
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
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Gr: 9-12
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Gr: K-7 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Gr: 6-9 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Dekalb Truancy School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Gr: 8-9
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Dekalbrockdale Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Gr: 1-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 87%
3595 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Eagle Woods Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Gr: 10-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Gr: 7-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Gr: K-10 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Margaret Harris High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2415 North Druid Hills Rd., Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Gr: 10-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Peachtree Hope Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, GA include Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Beacon Hill Middle School and Chamblee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County?
40 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dekalb County include: Peachtree Middle School vs. Chamblee Middle School, Stone Mountain Middle School vs. Tucker Middle School, The Anchor School vs. Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
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