For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,243 students in 30253, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30253, GA are Eagle's Landing Middle School, Mcdonough Middle School and Excel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30253 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30253, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30253, GA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle's Landing Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
295 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-8189
Gr: 6-8 | 1,064 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mcdonough Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Postmaster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(470) 615-3460
Gr: 6-8 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Excel Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: 6-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
30253, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 30253, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 30253, GA include Eagle's Landing Middle School, Mcdonough Middle School and Excel Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 30253?
3 public middle schools are located in 30253.
What is the racial composition of students in 30253?
30253 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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