For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,152 students in Fayette County, GA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, GA are Rising Starr Middle School, J.c. Booth Middle School and Whitewater Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public middle schools.
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 Public Middle Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rising Starr Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
183 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
J.c. Booth Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 Stagecoach Road
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3240
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Whitewater Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1533 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 460-3450
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Flat Rock Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Jenkins Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 969-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Tech Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 Price Rd
Brooks, GA 30205
(770) 461-0005
Brooks, GA 30205
(770) 461-0005
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Bennett's Mill Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Utopian Academy For The Arts Trilith
Charter School
255 Veterans Parkway
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(470) 500-1937
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(470) 500-1937
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, GA include Rising Starr Middle School, J.c. Booth Middle School and Whitewater Middle School. Fayette County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
7 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County 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).
Which public middle schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fayette County include: J.c. Booth Middle School vs. Rising Starr Middle School, Flat Rock Middle School vs. Rising Starr Middle School, Whitewater Middle School vs. Rising Starr Middle School
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