For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,163 students in Kennesaw, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kennesaw, GA are Lost Mountain Middle School, Mcclure Middle School and Palmer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennesaw, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Kennesaw have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kennesaw, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lost Mountain Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Grades: 6-8
| 995 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclure Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #33.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 N Booth Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Awtrey Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 Nowlin Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Mountain Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2720 Pine Mountain Cir Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8252
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8252
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Grades: 5-12
| 62 students
Kennesaw, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennesaw Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3010 Cobb Pkwy Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 290-9628
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
6997 Kenne St
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 514-3889
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 514-3889
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kennesaw, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kennesaw, GA include Lost Mountain Middle School, Mcclure Middle School and Palmer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kennesaw, GA?
6 public middle schools are located in Kennesaw, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennesaw, GA?
Kennesaw, GA public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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