For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 19,380 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Georgia are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Elite Scholars Academy School and Dickerson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Georgia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-7
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Elite Scholars Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Dickerson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #44.
South Forsyth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 1,411 students
Rank: #55.
Riverwatch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,537 students
Rank: #66.
River Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #77.
Dodgen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,222 students
Rank: #88.
Webb Bridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 1,173 students
Rank: #99.
Mabry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #1010.
Hightower Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Grades: 6-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #1313.
Stallings Island Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3830 Blackstone Camp Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 447-2106
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 447-2106
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1414.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Grades: 6-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1515.
Trion Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
919 Allgood St Ste 2
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7433
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7433
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1616.
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Grades: K-8
| 977 students
Rank: #1717.
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
649 W Jones St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5975
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5975
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1818.
Lake Oconee Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Titan Cir
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Grades: PK-8
| 892 students
Rank: #1919.
Westside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Lafayette Rd. Sw
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-2611
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #2020.
Coosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Eagle Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1856
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1856
Grades: 5-7
| 537 students
Rank: #2121.
Huntington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 Wellborn Rd
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 542-2240
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 542-2240
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #2222.
Webster County Elementary/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7168 Washington St
Preston, GA 31824
(229) 828-3365
Preston, GA 31824
(229) 828-3365
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #2424.
Westside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Georgia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Georgia include Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Elite Scholars Academy School and Dickerson Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Georgia?
24 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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