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Best Georgia Special Education Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 special education public middle schools serving 359 students in Georgia.
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Georgia are Atlanta Youth Development Campus, Georgia Academy For The Blind and Georgia School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Juvenile Justice Bibb Etc
Special Education School
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1401
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Djj Chatham Multi Service Center
Special Education School
1149 Cornell Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-1930
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Millegeville Itu
Special Education School
800 N Glynn St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-3075
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Muscogee Education Transition Center
Special Education School
2601 Cross Country Dr Bldg F
Columbus, GA 31906
(404) 291-2913
Gr: 6-11
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public middle schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Georgia include Atlanta Youth Development Campus, Georgia Academy For The Blind and Georgia School For The Deaf.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Georgia?
12 special education public middle schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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