For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,254 students in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Buckhead are Atlanta Classical Academy and Willis A. Sutton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Grades: K-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA include Atlanta Classical Academy and Willis A. Sutton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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