For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,528 students in 30318, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30318, GA are Westside Atlanta Charter School, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy and B.e.s.t Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30318 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30318, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30318, GA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
B.e.s.t Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4950
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
John Lewis Invictus Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-6149
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-6149
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Woodson Park Academy School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7750
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 30318, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30318, GA include Westside Atlanta Charter School, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy and B.e.s.t Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 30318?
5 public middle schools are located in 30318.
What is the racial composition of students in 30318?
30318 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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