For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,891 students in Austell, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Austell, GA are Cooper Middle School and Garrett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austell, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Austell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Austell, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4605 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Austell, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Austell, GA include Cooper Middle School and Garrett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Austell?
2 public middle schools are located in Austell.
What is the racial composition of students in Austell?
Austell public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Austell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Austell include: Garrett Middle School vs. Cooper Middle School, Cooper Middle School vs. Garrett Middle School
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