For the 2025 school year, there are 7 magnet public middle schools serving 3,581 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Georgia are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet and Davidson Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Georgia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-8
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
324 Lockett Station Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-3362
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Grades: 6-12
| 727 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Grades: 6-12
| 656 students
Rank: #55.
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Miller Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 Hendley St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-4029
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #77.
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Georgia?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Georgia include Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet and Davidson Magnet School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Georgia?
7 magnet public middle schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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