For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,320 students in Columbia County, GA. The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, GA are Stallings Island Middle School, Riverside Middle School and Greenbrier Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stallings Island Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3830 Blackstone Camp Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 447-2106
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 447-2106
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1095 Furys Ferry Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3712
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3712
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #33.
Greenbrier Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5120 Riverwood Pkwy
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6080
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6080
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4785 Hereford Farm Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3689
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3689
Grades: 6-8
| 940 students
Rank: #55.
Sail Charter Academy - School For Arts-infused Learning
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4575 Blanchard Woods Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(762) 585-1400
Evans, GA 30809
(762) 585-1400
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 Raider Way
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 541-1252
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 541-1252
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #77.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
527 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 855-6900
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 855-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #88.
Grovetown Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-2514
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-2514
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #99.
Harlem Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
424 Hawes Branch Pkwy
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5990
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 North Belair Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Columbia County Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
112 Ford Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6000 Columbia Road
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 Mccormick Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, GA include Stallings Island Middle School, Riverside Middle School and Greenbrier Middle School. Columbia County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County?
9 public middle schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Columbia County include: Harlem Middle School vs. Grovetown Middle School, Columbia Middle School vs. Evans Middle School, Riverside Middle School vs. Stallings Island Middle School
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