For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,939 students in Austell, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Austell, GA are Cooper Middle School and Garrett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austell, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Austell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Austell, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4605 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #22.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Austell, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Austell, GA include Cooper Middle School and Garrett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Austell?
2 public middle schools are located in Austell.
What is the racial composition of students in Austell?
Austell public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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 Austell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Austell include: Garrett Middle School vs. Cooper Middle School, Cooper Middle School vs. Garrett Middle School
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