For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,881 students in 30034, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30034, GA are Chapel Hill Middle School, Cedar Grove Middle School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30034 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30034, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30034, GA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Dogwood Farm Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8502
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Grove Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Wildcat Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4202
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-0502
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 30034, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30034, GA include Chapel Hill Middle School, Cedar Grove Middle School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30034?
4 public middle schools are located in 30034.
What is the racial composition of students in 30034?
30034 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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