For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 9,284 students in 30097, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30097, GA are River Trail Middle School, Hull Middle School and Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30097 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30097, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30097, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #22.
Hull Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Old Peachtree Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3200
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,251 students
Rank: #33.
Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2763 Meadow Church Rd Ste 208
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Grades: PK-12
| 6,939 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30097, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30097, GA include River Trail Middle School, Hull Middle School and Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual).
How many public middle schools are located in 30097?
3 public middle schools are located in 30097.
What is the racial composition of students in 30097?
30097 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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