For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,616 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Midtown are Ellis Elementary School, Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy and Mercer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 E 49th St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5470
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3609 Hopkins Streeet
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 395-6750
Grades: 1-12
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 Montgomery St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6700
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Derenne Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1009 Clinch St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5900
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah, GA include Ellis Elementary School, Savannah-chatham E-learning Academy and Mercer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Savannah public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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