For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public middle schools serving 46,537 students in Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Atlanta, GA are Atlanta Classical Academy, David T Howard Middle School and Chamblee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
David T Howard Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Chamblee Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Gr: K-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 S Trimble Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,555 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Peachtree Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,208 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Fulton Academy Of Virtual Excellence
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6151 Powers Ferry Road Nw
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Gr: 2-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Sandy Springs Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8750 Pride Pl
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4970
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-4970
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Hillside Conant School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
690 Courtenay Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Gr: 1-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Henderson Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Gr: 6-8 | 1,391 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Main Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Lakeshore Dr
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Gr: K-12 | 9,762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2323.
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1286 Washington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
Atlanta, GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
Gr: 5-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Sandtown Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Campbellton Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2525.
Cobb Horizon High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1765 The Exchange Se
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 594-8240
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 594-8240
Gr: 6-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2727.
Camp Creek Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4345 Welcome All Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-8030
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-8030
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Gr: K-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3007 Hermance Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Wesley International Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Gr: K-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Atlanta Unbound Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1743 Hardin Ave
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 579-0247
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 579-0247
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Hapeville Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3510 Atlanta Ave
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
The Kindezi School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Atlanta Smart Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr,
Atlanta, GA 30311
(706) 432-1773
Atlanta, GA 30311
(706) 432-1773
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Show 33 more public schools in Atlanta, GA (out of 68 total schools)
Loading...
Atlanta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-2 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2050 Tiger Flowers Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students
1261 Lockwood Drive, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 99%
569 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4525 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Gr: 7-11
1890 Donald L. Hollowell, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
2210 Perry Boulevard, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1820 Mary Dell Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1445 Maynard Road, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
1559 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
386 Pine Street, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1442 Metropolitan Parkway Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3050 Collier Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
601 Beckwith St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Gr: 6-8
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Gr: 9-12
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
145 4th St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Fulton Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1513 E. Cleveland Ave,bldg 300
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
Show 65 more closed public schools in Atlanta, GA (out of 100 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Atlanta, GA include Atlanta Classical Academy, David T Howard Middle School and Chamblee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Atlanta?
68 public middle schools are located in Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta?
Atlanta public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% 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 Atlanta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Atlanta include: Ridgeview Charter School vs. Sandy Springs Middle School, Sandy Springs Middle School vs. Ridgeview Charter School, Ralph Bunche Middle School vs. Sandtown Middle School
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
