For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,432 students in Jonesboro, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, GA are Elite Scholars Academy School, M. D. Roberts Middle School and Kendrick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Jonesboro 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 Public Middle Schools in Jonesboro, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
M. D. Roberts Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0100
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Kendrick Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7971 Kendrick Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 472-8400
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 472-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mundys Mill Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Mundys Mill Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2880
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Pointe South Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8495 Thomas Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2890
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2890
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Jonesboro Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Gr: 6-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jonesboro, GA include Elite Scholars Academy School, M. D. Roberts Middle School and Kendrick Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jonesboro?
7 public middle schools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro 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).
Which public middle schools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jonesboro include: Pointe South Middle School vs. Kendrick Middle School, Kendrick Middle School vs. Pointe South Middle School, Mundys Mill Middle School vs. Pointe South Middle School
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