Best Middle Schools in Georgia (2025-26)

A: 59B: 77C: 114D: 136F: 66

30% of the 452 ranked middle schools in Georgia earn an A or B (59 A grades, 77 B, 114 C, 136 D, 66 F), against 47% of middle schools nationwide. 327 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (72% here, 71% nationally), and 161 exceed it. On average 31% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 31% (national averages: 39% actual, 38% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: Bremen Middle School (72% against 45%, A+), Pierce County Middle School (55% against 31%, A-), Saint Marys Middle School (62% against 41%, A), Richards Middle School (53% against 32%, A-), Trion Middle School (62% against 42%, A).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 113): Cobb County (10), Gwinnett County (10), Forsyth County (9), Fulton County (8).

Cities with the most ranked middle schools: Atlanta (22, 3 at A or B), Marietta (10, 6 at A or B), Columbus (10, 2 at A or B), Cumming (8, 7 at A or B), Alpharetta (8, 7 at A or B).

The largest ranked middle schools: Mcconnell Middle School (2,176 students, B, #94), North Gwinnett Middle School (2,168 students, A+, #14), Trickum Middle School (2,148 students, C, #202).

What is the best middle school in Georgia?

Dickerson Middle School in Marietta ranks first among the 452 ranked middle schools in Georgia with a SchoolGrade of A+, 78% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 59%.

How are middle schools in Georgia ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many middle schools does Georgia have?

SchoolGrade grades 461 public middle schools in Georgia; 452 are ranked here and 9 are listed as not ranked.