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Best Clayton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 12,271 students in Clayton County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, GA are Elite Scholars Academy School, M. D. Roberts Middle School and Dubois Integrity Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton County 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 Public Middle Schools in Clayton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
M. D. Roberts Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Dubois Integrity Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6479 Church St
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 629-1534
Gr: K-8 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Babb Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Reynolds Rd
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 362-3880
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Rex Mill Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6380 Evans Dr
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 960-6559
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Morrow Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5934 Trammell Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 473-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Kendrick Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7971 Kendrick Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 472-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mundys Mill Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 Mundys Mill Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2880
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Adamson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3187 Rex Rd
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 968-2925
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pointe South Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8495 Thomas Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2890
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Riverdale Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Roberts Dr
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4045
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Sequoyah Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Valley Hill Rd Sw
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 515-7524
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Jonesboro Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2299 Old Rex Marrow Road
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 472-2817
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Gr: 6-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, GA include Elite Scholars Academy School, M. D. Roberts Middle School and Dubois Integrity Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Clayton County?
16 public middle schools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County 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).
Which public middle schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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