For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,872 students in 30157, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30157, GA are East Paulding Middle School, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School and P. B. Ritch Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30157 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30157, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30157, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Paulding Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2945 Hiram Acworth Hwy
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-7000
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 869 students
Rank: #22.
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1663 Mulberry Rock Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 456-4188
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 456-4188
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
P. B. Ritch Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Old Country Trl
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8000
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
South Paulding Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
592 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-8500
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30157, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30157, GA include East Paulding Middle School, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School and P. B. Ritch Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30157?
4 public middle schools are located in 30157.
What is the racial composition of students in 30157?
30157 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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