Best middle schools in Decatur (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 9 schools in Decatur, Georgia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 184Beacon Hill Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,285 students
- 275Wadsworth Magnet School for High AchieversDecatur · Public Middle97.5% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 345Druid Hills Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 985 students
- 420Chapel Hill Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 614 students
- 517Columbia Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 571 students
- 615Cedar Grove Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 685 students
- 714Mary McLeod Bethune Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 655 students
- 813Miller Grove Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 625 students
- 912McNair Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 701 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Hill Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 83.7 Top 10% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,285 |
| 2 | Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers Decatur · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 75.4 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 3 | Druid Hills Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 985 |
| 4 | Chapel Hill Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 614 |
| 5 | Columbia Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 6 | Cedar Grove Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.5 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 685 |
| 7 | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 655 |
| 8 | Miller Grove Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.3 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 625 |
| 9 | McNair Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.9 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 701 |
Beacon Hill Middle School in Decatur leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Decatur with a Success Index (US) of 83.7. Of the 9 schools shown, 9 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Georgia middle schools rankings, every school on the Decatur page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Decatur?
Beacon Hill Middle School in Decatur, Georgia ranks first among middle schools in Decatur with a Success Index (US) of 83.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,285).
How are middle schools in Decatur ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.