Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

Beacon Hill Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 98% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Beacon Hill Middle School in Decatur, GA, is a high-performing public school serving 1,285 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the City Schools of Decatur district, a small independent system surrounded by the much larger DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools.

Beacon Hill is an academic standout, ranking in the top 2% of all Georgia middle schools—currently #10 out of 578 schools statewide with a 5-star rating. Its math proficiency rates are remarkably high: 75-81% of students in grades 6-8 are proficient, compared to single-digit rates at nearby traditional public schools like Columbia Middle School and McNair Middle School. Even David T Howard Middle School, a top-50 ranked school in Atlanta, trails Beacon Hill by 4-8 percentage points in math. The school also excels in advanced coursework: 95.4% of Algebra I test-takers are proficient, versus the state average of 48.1%. In 8th-grade science, proficiency is 68.1%—more than double the state average—and social studies proficiency is 64%, nearly double the state rate.

What makes Beacon Hill particularly unique is that it achieves these results as a comprehensive neighborhood school, not a selective magnet. The only schools with comparable scores are specialized programs like Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers and Kittredge Magnet School, which serve far fewer students. Beacon Hill also posts strong results across all student subgroups, ranking in the 96th-99th percentile for Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, and Special Education students. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 7.4%, compared to the state average of 17.7% and rates of 27-42% at nearby DeKalb schools. Notably, the school achieves this with lower per-student spending ($17,382) than many lower-performing neighbors, suggesting effective resource use and strong family-school connections.

1,285

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,382

Per pupil spending ?

15.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

(404) 370-4440

District: City Schools of Decatur

Students who attend Beacon Hill Middle School usually attend:

High:

Decatur High School

Feeder schools for Beacon Hill Middle School:

Elementary:	Clairemont Elementary School
	Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
	Glennwood Elementary School
	Oakhurst Elementary School
	More...
	Talley Street Upper Elementary School
	Westchester Elementary School
	Winnona Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

African American:

18.1%

Two or more races:

10.2%

See top rated Georgia middle schools

Compare Beacon Hill Middle School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (75% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Georgia middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Georgia avg42%

10^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Georgia Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	96.2	10 of 578	98.3%	★★★★★
2025	97.6	14 of 585	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	97.1	18 of 578	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	32 of 569	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	42 of 558	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	94.4	33 of 542	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	91.6	39 of 559	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.8	30 of 543	94.5%	★★★★★
2017	95.7	20 of 539	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	95.9	16 of 545	97.1%	★★★★★
2015	93.8	30 of 537	94.4%	★★★★★
2014	75.7	86 of 521	83.5%	★★★★☆
2013	77.4	80 of 527	84.8%	★★★★☆
2012	76.1	102 of 508	79.9%	★★★★☆
2011	81.2	52 of 504	89.7%	★★★★☆
2010	77.0	82 of 494	83.4%	★★★★☆
2009	75.7	85 of 466	81.8%	★★★★☆
2008	75.6	89 of 462	80.7%	★★★★☆
2007	73.6	86 of 445	80.7%	★★★★☆
2006	68.3	116 of 420	72.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.6	89 of 480	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	75.0	84 of 494	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	67.8	113 of 489	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	63.1	131 of 485	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	50.9	197 of 482	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	27 of 89	69.7%	★★★★☆
2025	70.3	33 of 92	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.9	44 of 90	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	53 of 95	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.4	57 of 89	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	95.5	12 of 550	97.8%	★★★★★
2025	97.5	6 of 567	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.8	8 of 558	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.8	22 of 553	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	92.5	31 of 544	94.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	97.2	4 of 374	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	99.7	1 of 400	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	5 of 381	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.9	5 of 380	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	98.2	5 of 367	98.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	95.9	9 of 550	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	97.4	7 of 569	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	11 of 561	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	16 of 559	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	93.3	27 of 553	95.1%	★★★★★

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	77.8	26 of 157	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	80.5	27 of 159	83.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	91.8	5 of 136	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	94.6	6 of 169	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.3	3 of 172	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.3	5 of 163	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	83.3	20 of 145	86.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	93.9	18 of 425	95.8%	★★★★★
2025	97.4	7 of 442	98.4%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	19 of 437	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	94.8	17 of 429	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	40 of 431	90.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	94.0	5 of 404	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	96.3	2 of 415	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	4 of 417	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	11 of 429	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.4	18 of 425	95.8%	★★★★★

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)

Hispanic (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)98th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)96th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)96th percentile-3 vs school

Migrant (2023)83rd percentile-11 vs school

African American (2026)81st percentile-17 vs school

Asian (2026)70th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I95%+47 vs state

Mathematics77%+34 vs state

Science68%+38 vs state

Social Studies64%+24 vs state

3.0

2 ratings

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Rate Beacon Hill Middle School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Beacon Hill Middle School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 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
Beacon Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	220 W College Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4440	1,285	101	12.7	15.3%	808 (62.9%)	232 (18.1%)	54 (4.2%)	60 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (10.2%)	96.2	10^th of 578 public middle schools	98.3%		97.6	14^th of 585 public middle schools	97.6%	4	95.4			75.2	76.2	81.1		68.1	64.0		$17,382	$215	$17,168
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers	Public, Magnet	4-8	3039 Santa Monica Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(678) 874-2402	273	16	17.0	61.2%	16 (5.9%)	223 (81.7%)	16 (5.9%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	99.9	1^st of 578 public middle schools	99.8%		99.9	1^st of 585 public middle schools	99.8%		100.0	95.7	94.7	100.0	98.5	100.0	97.4	98.1	100.0		$17,904	$1,600	$16,304
McNair Middle School	Public	6-8	2190 Wallingford Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5102	701	52	13.4	—	6 (0.9%)	604 (86.2%)	71 (10.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	12.5	527^th of 578 public middle schools	8.8%		15.7	507^th of 585 public middle schools	13.3%	20	46.4			11.8	9.1	20.7		14.4	4.9		$20,408	$1,893	$18,515
Druid Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	3100 Mount Olive Dr	Decatur	30033	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-7602	985	72	13.6	72.3%	228 (23.1%)	443 (45.0%)	162 (16.4%)	88 (8.9%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (5.6%)	40.2	325^th of 578 public middle schools	43.8%		44.6	301^st of 585 public middle schools	48.5%	24	72.3			30.1	36.0	34.2		29.8	23.9		$19,312	$1,671	$17,641
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
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	820 Essie Ave SE	Atlanta	30316	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(678) 904-0051	233	24	9.6	15.0%	136 (58.4%)	57 (24.5%)	11 (4.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.2%)	75.2	132^nd of 578 public middle schools	77.2%		84.2	81^st of 585 public middle schools	86.2%	51	88.9			40.3	64.0	56.0		51.4	43.3		$28,673	$57	$28,616
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
Martin L. King Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	545 Hill St SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5400	879	65	13.5	97.4%	142 (16.2%)	642 (73.0%)	55 (6.3%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.6%)	40.9	320^th of 578 public middle schools	44.6%		36.7	364^th of 585 public middle schools	37.8%	44	95.7			31.4	31.7	34.2		26.9	31.2	87.9	$25,522	$1,804	$23,717
KIPP VISION Charter School	Public, Charter	6-8	1820 Henry Thomas Dr SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 537-5252	300	25	11.9	—	0 (0.0%)	281 (93.7%)	13 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	30	398^th of 578 public middle schools	31.1%		29.2	416^th of 585 public middle schools	28.9%	18				13.0	21.3	44.9		18.4	26.5		$27,678	$1,974	$25,704
Columbia Middle School	Public	6-8	3001 Columbia Dr	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-0502	571	49	11.7	—	7 (1.2%)	513 (89.8%)	28 (4.9%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	14.3	510^th of 578 public middle schools	11.8%		13.2	537^th of 585 public middle schools	8.2%	27				8.4	6.1	28.3		16.2	3.5		$22,381	$2,054	$20,327

Frequently Asked Questions about Beacon Hill Middle School

Is Beacon Hill Middle School a good school?

Yes! Beacon Hill Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 578 Georgia middle schools.

What district is Beacon Hill Middle School in?

City Schools of Decatur

What is the racial makeup of Beacon Hill Middle School?

Students at Beacon Hill Middle School are 63% White, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Beacon Hill Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,285 students attended Beacon Hill Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Beacon Hill Middle School attend?

Students who attend Beacon Hill Middle School usually go on to attend Decatur High School

Rate Beacon Hill Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

GAGeorgia Middle School Rankings

GAGeorgia District Rankings

Schools in Decatur, GA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Beacon Hill Middle School!

Latest Georgia data All new data »

2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026

2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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.