For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 13,221 students in Duluth, GA. The top ranked public middle schools in Duluth, GA are River Trail Middle School, Hull Middle School and Coleman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duluth, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Duluth have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Duluth, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #22.
Hull Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Old Peachtree Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3200
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,251 students
Rank: #33.
Coleman Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3057 Main St
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 407-4700
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 407-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #44.
New Life Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 River Green Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
Duluth Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Pleasant Hill Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 476-3372
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 476-3372
Grades: 6-8
| 1,280 students
Rank: #66.
Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2763 Meadow Church Rd Ste 208
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Grades: PK-12
| 6,939 students
Rank: #77.
Radloff Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Shackleford Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 245-3400
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 245-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Duluth, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Duluth, GA include River Trail Middle School, Hull Middle School and Coleman Middle School. Duluth has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Duluth?
7 public middle schools are located in Duluth.
What is the racial composition of students in Duluth?
Duluth public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 Duluth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Duluth include: Coleman Middle School vs. Duluth Middle School, Duluth Middle School vs. Coleman Middle School
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