For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 alternative public middle schools serving 1,001 students in Georgia.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Georgia are Augusta Youth Development Campus, Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Bishop Hall Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Georgia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Augusta Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Bishop Hall Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397
Grades: 8-12
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Muscogee Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 569-2863
Grades: 8-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Gwinnett Intervention Education (Give) Center East
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 Hi Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4855
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4855
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dekalb Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5855 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Forrest Hills Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 591-7275
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 591-7275
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7700-b Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Grades: 7-11
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Grades: 7-11
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Human Resources
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2 Peachtree Street Nw, 11 Th F
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-0435
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-0435
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Grades: 6-10
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
450 Crescent Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Grades: 7-11
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Grades: 7-10
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
11850 Hastings Bridge Rd
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 603-4664
Hampton, GA 30228
(770) 603-4664
Grades: 7-11
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1300 Constitution Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-4415
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-4415
Grades: 8-10
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
191 Carl Griffin Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Georgia?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Georgia include Augusta Youth Development Campus, Telfair Alternative Preparation School and Bishop Hall Charter School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Georgia?
21 alternative public middle schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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