For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 public middle schools serving 26,996 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, GA are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Beacon Hill Middle School and Chamblee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dekalb County (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.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,323 students
Rank: #33.
Chamblee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #44.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #55.
Museum School Avondale Estates
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 925 students
Rank: #88.
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1492 Kelton Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #99.
Dekalb Elementary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Grades: K-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1010.
Peachtree Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,288 students
Rank: #1111.
Druid Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #1212.
Henderson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Henderson Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 1,411 students
Rank: #1313.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Grades: K-8
| 272 students
Rank: #1414.
The Champion Middle Theme School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5265 Mimosa Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 504-4302
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #1515.
Tucker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2160 Idlewood Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 875-0902
Grades: 6-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1616.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 299 students
Rank: #1717.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1818.
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3007 Hermance Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1919.
Chapel Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Dogwood Farm Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: #2020.
Utopian Academy For The Arts Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Forest Pkwy
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(470) 446-1070
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #2121.
Stephenson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
922 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-4402
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #2222.
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #2323.
Freedom Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Hairston Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 874-8702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #2424.
Redan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2525.
Stone Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4293 Sarr Pkwy
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 676-4802
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #2626.
Sequoyah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3456 Aztec Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-7902
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-7902
Grades: 6-8
| 1,763 students
Rank: #2727.
Lithonia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Randall Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,214 students
Rank: #2828.
Columbia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #2929.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #3030.
Miller Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Cedar Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Wildcat Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Grades: 6-8
| 777 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mcnair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2190 Wallingford Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #3333.
Salem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #3434.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
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Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 549 students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
Dekalb Truancy School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalbrockdale Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Grades: 1-12
| 133 students
Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3595 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Eagle Woods Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Gateway To College Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 234 students
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-10
| 328 students
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Margaret Harris High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
2415 North Druid Hills Rd., Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Grades: 10-12
| 843 students
Peachtree Hope Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, GA include Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Beacon Hill Middle School and Chamblee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County?
38 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dekalb County include: Peachtree Middle School vs. Chamblee Middle School, Miller Grove Middle School vs. Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School, Stone Mountain Middle School vs. Tucker Middle School
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