For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,453 students in 30529, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30529, GA are Commerce Middle School, East Jackson Comprehensive High School and East Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30529 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30529, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30529, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Grades: 5-8
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #33.
East Jackson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Grades: 6-7
| 547 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30529, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30529, GA include Commerce Middle School, East Jackson Comprehensive High School and East Jackson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30529?
3 public middle schools are located in 30529.
What is the racial composition of students in 30529?
30529 public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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