Best Middle Schools in Albany, GA

Summary:

The city of Albany, Georgia is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools include Radium Springs Middle School, Albany Middle School, Merry Acres Middle School, and Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet. The schools are part of the Dougherty County school district.

Among the 4 middle schools, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet stands out as the top performer. This school consistently ranks among the top 10-14 middle schools in the state and is the only one in the set rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. Key factors contributing to its success include exceptional academic performance, with 70-100% of students proficient or better on state assessments, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other schools.

In contrast, the other 3 middle schools - Radium Springs, Albany, and Merry Acres - lag behind the district and state averages on academic performance. These schools have 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Despite similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, the significant disparities in academic achievement suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as school leadership and instructional practices, play a crucial role in student success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Cordell Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3325	792	51	15.5	100.0%	31 (3.9%)	712 (89.9%)	38 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	21.6	461^st of 584 public middle schools	21.1%		19.6	482^nd of 588 public middle schools	18.0%	21		14.9	15.0	13.3	12.0	9.9	35.9	30.2	18.8	$14,652	$2,150	$12,502
Merry Acres Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 Florence Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3338	807	59	13.6	100.0%	16 (2.0%)	750 (92.9%)	20 (2.5%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.9%)	20.4	465^th of 584 public middle schools	20.4%		19.6	485^th of 588 public middle schools	17.5%	20		16.2	10.1	22.3	15.8	8.9	29.9	20.8	25.5	$15,601	$2,061	$13,540
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	324 Lockett Station Rd	Albany	31721	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(229) 431-3362	478	35	13.5	96.0%	13 (2.7%)	413 (86.4%)	27 (5.6%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	98.1	11^th of 584 public middle schools	98.1%		97.8	14^th of 588 public middle schools	97.6%	3	100.0	83.2	84.7	76.3	81.3	85.3	77.5	77.5	70.0	$16,307	$1,731	$14,575
Radium Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 Radium Springs Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3346	747	53	13.9	100.0%	14 (1.9%)	682 (91.3%)	37 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.9%)	8.3	565^th of 584 public middle schools	3.3%		7.9	568^th of 588 public middle schools	3.4%	3		7.7	9.0	9.8	5.0	8.8	10.7	9.1	8.3	$16,504	$2,330	$14,174

Cities Near Albany

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Leesburg	10.09 mi	8	63^rd
Baconton	13.53 mi	2	162^nd
Sylvester	19.08 mi	5	234^th
Dawson	19.51 mi	4	331^st
Newton	20.98 mi	4

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.