For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 6,140 students in 30044, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30044, GA are Crews Middle School, Five Forks Middle School and Richards Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30044 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30044, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30044, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crews Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940
Grades: 6-8
| 1,416 students
Rank: #22.
Five Forks Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3250 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 972-1506
Grades: 6-8
| 1,257 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 995-7133
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 995-7133
Grades: 6-8
| 2,026 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Cruse Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 923-4131
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 923-4131
Grades: 6-8
| 1,441 students
30044, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
970 Mcelvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6000
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 301-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,272 students
Maxwell High School Of Technology (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
990 Mcelvaney Lane
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 963-6838
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 963-6838
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oakland Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
950 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 513-6800
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 513-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30044, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30044, GA include Crews Middle School, Five Forks Middle School and Richards Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30044?
4 public middle schools are located in 30044.
What is the racial composition of students in 30044?
30044 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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