For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,780 students in Lithonia, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lithonia, GA are Leadership Preparatory Academy, Redan Middle School and Lithonia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lithonia, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lithonia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Lithonia, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Redan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lithonia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Randall Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lithonia, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lithonia, GA include Leadership Preparatory Academy, Redan Middle School and Lithonia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lithonia?
4 public middle schools are located in Lithonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Lithonia?
Lithonia public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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 Lithonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lithonia include: Redan Middle School vs. Salem Middle School, Salem Middle School vs. Redan Middle School
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