For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,426 students in 30035, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30035, GA are Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30035 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30035, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30035, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Miller Grove Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 909-4555
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 909-4555
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
30035, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30035, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30035, GA include Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30035?
3 public middle schools are located in 30035.
What is the racial composition of students in 30035?
30035 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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