For the 2026 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 3,581 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Georgia are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet and Davidson Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Georgia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Gr: 4-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Gr: 6-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Johnson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Gr: 6-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Gr: 6-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Georgia include Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet and Davidson Magnet School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Georgia?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.