For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 10,143 students in Cherokee County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, GA are Dean Rusk Middle School, Creekland Middle School and Freedom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dean Rusk Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135
Gr: 6-8 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Creekland Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1555 Owens Store Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10550 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6400
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 721-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3060
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-3060
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
E. T. Booth Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Putnam Ford Dr
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-5500
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 721-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Teasley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hickory Log Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5420
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, GA include Dean Rusk Middle School, Creekland Middle School and Freedom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cherokee County?
8 public middle schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cherokee County include: Woodstock Middle School vs. E. T. Booth Middle School, E. T. Booth Middle School vs. Woodstock Middle School, Dean Rusk Middle School vs. Creekland Middle School
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