Best Douglas County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 7,826 students in Douglas County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, GA are Fairplay Middle School, Chapel Hill Middle School and Brighten Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairplay Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8311 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Chapel Hill Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3989 Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Brighten Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5897 Prestley Mill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Gr: K-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Mason Creek Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7777 Mason Creek Rd
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Irma C. Austin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3490 Ridge Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 942-0316
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7131 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(470) 729-2692
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Yeager Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Kings Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Factory Shoals Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Shoals School Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7101 Turner Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Stewart Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8138 Malone St
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Chestnut Log Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2544 Pope Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, GA include Fairplay Middle School, Chapel Hill Middle School and Brighten Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County?
12 public middle schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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