For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,763 students in Kennesaw, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kennesaw, GA are Lost Mountain Middle School, Mcclure Middle School and Northwest Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennesaw, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Kennesaw have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kennesaw, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lost Mountain Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Mcclure Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131
Gr: 6-8 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Cobb Parkway North
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(470) 502-9700
Gr: K-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Palmer Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 N Booth Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Pine Mountain Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2720 Pine Mountain Cir Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8252
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8252
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Awtrey Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Nowlin Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 975-6615
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kennesaw, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kennesaw, GA include Lost Mountain Middle School, Mcclure Middle School and Northwest Classical Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Kennesaw?
7 public middle schools are located in Kennesaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennesaw?
Kennesaw public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Kennesaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kennesaw include: Palmer Middle School vs. Awtrey Middle School, Awtrey Middle School vs. Palmer Middle School, Mcclure Middle School vs. Lost Mountain Middle School
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