For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in 30606, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 30606, GA are Clarke Middle School and Burney-harris-lyons Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 30606 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30606, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30606, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
30606, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Placement Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
440-2 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rutland Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30606, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30606, GA include Clarke Middle School and Burney-harris-lyons Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30606?
2 public middle schools are located in 30606.
What is the racial composition of students in 30606?
30606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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