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Willis A. Sutton Middle School

Q: Is Willis A. Sutton Middle School a good school?

Willis A. Sutton Middle School ranks 112 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 81% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Willis A. Sutton Middle School is a large public middle school in Atlanta, GA, serving 1,619 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Atlanta Public Schools district. This school stands out as a clear academic leader within its district, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th to 81st percentile of all Georgia middle schools in recent years—a level of performance it has maintained steadily for over a decade.

One of the most impressive highlights is Sutton's advanced math program. An extraordinary 95.8% of students taking the Algebra I End of Course exam scored proficient or better—more than double the district average (41.7%) and nearly double the state average (48.1%). The school also shines in 8th-grade Science (51.5% proficient) and Social Studies (58.9% proficient), both nearly double the district averages. Sutton's support for Special Education students is notably strong, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide. Additionally, the school has made significant progress on attendance, cutting chronic absenteeism from 23.4% to 14.7%—now better than both the district (27.6%) and state (17.7%) averages. While the school performs exceptionally well overall, its lowest subgroup rankings are for Hispanic students (60th percentile) and English Language Learners (66th percentile), suggesting a potential area for targeted support.

When compared to nearby schools, Sutton's performance is best understood in context. It significantly outperforms many neighboring Atlanta Public Schools charter schools, such as KIPP Soul Academy and Kipp Strive Charter School, which serve higher-poverty populations. However, Ridgeview Charter School in Fulton County has a similar overall ranking, and David T Howard Middle School in the same district has recently surged to the 91st percentile. Sutton's per-student spending of $22,015 is notably higher than schools in neighboring districts like Cobb County (e.g., Campbell Middle School at $13,568), and this investment appears to correlate with strong outcomes. For parents seeking a consistently high-achieving middle school with exceptional advanced coursework and strong support systems, Sutton is a reliable choice within its district.

1,619

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,015

Per pupil spending ?

37.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2875 Northside Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30305

(404) 802-5600

District: Atlanta Public Schools

Students who attend Willis A. Sutton Middle School usually attend:

High:

North Atlanta High School

Feeder schools for Willis A. Sutton Middle School:

Elementary:	Bolton Academy Elementary
	E. Rivers Elementary School
	Garden Hills Elementary School
	Jackson Elementary School
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	Morris Brandon Elementary School
	Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.5%

White:

27.0%

Hispanic:

24.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2016 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (55% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Georgia middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Atlanta Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg35%

Georgia avg42%

112^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 15Middle Schools in the Atlanta Public Schools

119^th of 202Atlanta Public Schools among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	112 of 578	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	74.2	132 of 585	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	159 of 578	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	137 of 569	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	131 of 558	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	105 of 542	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	83.1	85 of 559	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	82.5	82 of 543	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	79.5	96 of 539	82.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.1	102 of 545	81.3%	★★★★☆
2015	81.6	86 of 537	84.0%	★★★★☆
2014	68.2	155 of 521	70.2%	★★★★☆
2013	71.6	133 of 527	74.8%	★★★★☆
2012	66.0	170 of 508	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.4	136 of 504	73.0%	★★★★☆
2010	63.0	190 of 494	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.5	167 of 466	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.1	197 of 462	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.2	160 of 445	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.6	173 of 420	58.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.5	91 of 480	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	74.0	87 of 494	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	62.0	141 of 489	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	122 of 485	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	66.4	119 of 482	75.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2022	66.8	35 of 89	60.7%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.9	56 of 166	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.3	34 of 199	82.9%	★★★★☆
2024	60.4	36 of 200	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	60.9	33 of 166	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	41.4	81 of 157	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.3	125 of 550	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	71.7	129 of 567	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	150 of 558	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	128 of 553	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	116 of 544	78.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	151 of 374	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.2	266 of 400	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.9	279 of 381	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.4	235 of 380	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.8	255 of 367	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	99 of 550	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	74.6	124 of 569	78.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	156 of 561	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.8	137 of 559	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	137 of 553	75.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	25 of 136	81.6%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	38 of 169	77.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.3	51 of 172	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	59.5	58 of 163	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.1	42 of 145	71.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	73 of 425	82.8%	★★★★☆
2025	81.5	45 of 442	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	24 of 437	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	70.4	68 of 429	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	65 of 431	84.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	95.4	3 of 404	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	94.1	9 of 415	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	9 of 417	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.8	3 of 429	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	8 of 425	98.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)99th percentile+19 vs school

Special Education (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)82nd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)82nd percentile~ school

African American (2026)81st percentile~ school

Female (2026)77th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)66th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2022)61st percentile-16 vs school

Hispanic (2026)60th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I96%+48 vs state

Social Studies59%+19 vs state

Science52%+22 vs state

Mathematics50%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, August 20, 2018

Horrible! My daughter knows NOTHING and we pulled her out and put her in a private school. DONT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 3, 2016

We have two students who are going through Sutton who are doing very well! The teachers & administration truly care and work hard with our students to help them achieve their best work. Four of these teachers are PhD educators! Our children have a diverse mix of classmates and will be well prepared for high school, college, graduate school, and the REAL world. So happy we tried Sutton! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)					Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willis A. Sutton Middle School	Public	6-8	2875 Northside Dr NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-5600	1,619	109	14.8	37.4%	437 (27.0%)	639 (39.5%)	392 (24.2%)	37 (2.3%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	102 (6.3%)	77.7	112^th of 578 public middle schools	80.6%		74.2	132^nd of 585 public middle schools	77.4%	20	95.8				49.6	45.9	55.2		51.5	58.9		$22,015	$760	$21,255
Kittredge Magnet School	Public, Magnet	4-6	2383 N Druid Hills Rd NE	Atlanta	30329	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	Yes	No	No	(678) 874-6602	552	35	15.7	4.9%	295 (53.4%)	44 (8.0%)	30 (5.4%)	132 (23.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	46 (8.3%)								(n/a)			100.0	99.4	99.5			96.1				$17,608	$1,489	$16,119
John Lewis Invictus Academy	Public	6-8	1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6149	692	60	11.6	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	623 (90.0%)	54 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	16.8	487^th of 578 public middle schools	15.7%		10.4	552^nd of 585 public middle schools	5.6%	65	90.0	18.8			16.5	10.6	18.8		16.9	17.1		$27,310	$1,905	$25,405
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	6-8	350 Temple St NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 475-1941	289	23	12.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	283 (97.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	24.7	431^st of 578 public middle schools	25.4%		13.6	534^th of 585 public middle schools	8.7%	103	58.3				16.3	17.4	35.2		22.8	15.9		$27,417	$2,745	$24,672
DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	3007 Hermance Dr NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 846-3242	369	25	14.7	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.2%)	333 (90.2%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.2	405^th of 578 public middle schools	29.9%		35.5	371^st of 585 public middle schools	36.6%	34	78.4			22.8	14.9	34.6	42.7	19.6	9.7	19.8	45.9	$15,772	$665	$15,107
Ridgeview Charter School	Public	6-8	5340 S Trimble Rd	Sandy Springs	30342	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-7710	945	77	12.2	51.2%	288 (30.5%)	163 (17.2%)	413 (43.7%)	33 (3.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.8%)	77.5	114^th of 578 public middle schools	80.3%		73.3	137^th of 585 public middle schools	76.6%	23	97.3				63.6	53.0	62.3		37.6	45.1	80.0	$17,316	$815	$16,501
David T Howard Middle School	Public	6-8	551 John Wesley Dobbs	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3200	1,073	71	15.2	23.5%	534 (49.8%)	300 (28.0%)	112 (10.4%)	30 (2.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	92 (8.6%)	88.9	51^st of 578 public middle schools	91.2%		93.3	42^nd of 585 public middle schools	92.8%	9	98.9				71.6	69.0	73.3		33.5	62.2	85.1	$23,095	$759	$22,336
KIPP Soul Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1445 Maynard Rd NW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 324-6310	285	22	12.7	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	279 (97.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	23.2	442^nd of 578 public middle schools	23.5%		22.4	452^nd of 585 public middle schools	22.7%	10					21.9	24.7	32.0		10.7	18.6		$27,198	$2,358	$24,840
Campbell Middle School	Public	6-8	3295 Atlanta Rd SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6873	1,368	82	16.7	56.5%	219 (16.0%)	717 (52.4%)	283 (20.7%)	69 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (5.6%)	38.6	335^th of 578 public middle schools	42.0%		47.5	282^nd of 585 public middle schools	51.8%	53	92.0				34.2	34.3	33.7		20.8	23.5	78.8	$13,568	$375	$13,193
Betty Gray Middle School	Public	6-8	1550 Pebblebrook Cir SE	Mableton	30126	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2414	702	45	15.6	99.0%	27 (3.8%)	349 (49.7%)	310 (44.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.6%)	35.1	366^th of 578 public middle schools	36.7%		34.3	379^th of 585 public middle schools	35.2%	13	96.0				25.9	33.7	32.4		17.5	30.6	73.1	$16,188	$882	$15,306

Frequently Asked Questions about Willis A. Sutton Middle School

What high school do graduates of Willis A. Sutton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Willis A. Sutton Middle School usually go on to attend North Atlanta High School

Is Willis A. Sutton Middle School a good school?

Willis A. Sutton Middle School ranks 112^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Willis A. Sutton Middle School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Willis A. Sutton Middle School?

Students at Willis A. Sutton Middle School are 39% African American, 27% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Willis A. Sutton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,619 students attended Willis A. Sutton Middle School.

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