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 11% (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
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.
Redan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lithonia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Randall Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Lithonia, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-7 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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
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
Eagle Woods Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
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
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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