For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,921 students in Lithonia, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lithonia, GA are Leadership Preparatory Academy, Redan Middle School and Lithonia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lithonia, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lithonia 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 Public Middle Schools in Lithonia, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Redan Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Lithonia Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Randall Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Lithonia, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 549 students
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eagle Woods Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Shadow Rock Special Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1040 Kingway Drive
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-4002
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-4002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lithonia, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lithonia, GA include Leadership Preparatory Academy, Redan Middle School and Lithonia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lithonia?
4 public middle schools are located in Lithonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Lithonia?
Lithonia 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).
Which public middle schools in Lithonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lithonia include: Redan Middle School vs. Salem Middle School, Salem Middle School vs. Redan Middle School
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