For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,828 students in Fayetteville, GA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayetteville, GA are Rising Starr Middle School, Whitewater Middle School and Bennett's Mill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fayetteville, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Starr Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
183 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Whitewater Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1533 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Bennett's Mill Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Utopian Academy For The Arts Trilith
Charter School
255 Veterans Parkway
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(470) 500-1937
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(470) 500-1937
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fayetteville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 Booker Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Evening School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 Lafayette Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Fayette County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
205 Lafayette Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3990
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3990
450 Grady Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3550
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
440 Hood Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3555
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-3555
Gr: 3-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fayetteville, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayetteville, GA include Rising Starr Middle School, Whitewater Middle School and Bennett's Mill Middle School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayetteville?
4 public middle schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fayetteville include: Whitewater Middle School vs. Rising Starr Middle School, Rising Starr Middle School vs. Whitewater Middle School, Bennett's Mill Middle School vs. Rising Starr Middle School
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