For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,224 students in 30038, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30038, GA are Leadership Preparatory Academy and Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30038 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30038, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30038, GA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
30038, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30038, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30038, GA include Leadership Preparatory Academy and Salem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30038?
2 public middle schools are located in 30038.
What is the racial composition of students in 30038?
30038 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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