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Best Georgia Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 23,223 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 66% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Gr: 4-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 1,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Webb Bridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Gr: 6-8 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Hightower Trail Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-7225
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Mabry Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Jims Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5546
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Gr: 6-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Stallings Island Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3830 Blackstone Camp Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 447-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Hull Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1950 Old Peachtree Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Trion Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
919 Allgood St Ste 2
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-7433
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Twin Rivers Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 Braselton Hwy
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 407-7550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1818.
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Gr: PK-8 | 1,095 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
649 W Jones St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 395-5975
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Lake Oconee Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1021 Titan Cir
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Feagin Mill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Feagin Mill Rd
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 953-0430
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
580 Lafayette Rd. Sw
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2323.
Coosa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Eagle Dr Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 236-1856
Gr: 5-7 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Wellborn Rd
Warner Robins, GA 31088
(478) 542-2240
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2525.
Webster County Elementary/middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7168 Washington St
Preston, GA 31824
(229) 828-3365
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

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?
27 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 62% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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