For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,110 students in 30179, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30179, GA are Temple Middle School and Villa Rica Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30179 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30179, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30179, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Temple Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Rainey Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 562-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #22.
Villa Rica Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tumlin Lake Rd
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Temple, GA 30179
(770) 459-0407
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30179, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30179, GA include Temple Middle School and Villa Rica Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30179?
2 public middle schools are located in 30179.
What is the racial composition of students in 30179?
30179 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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