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Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

Public, Magnet Grades 4-8

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 100% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers in Decatur, GA, is a specialized magnet school serving 273 students in grades 4 through 8 within the DeKalb County school district.

This school has earned the #1 ranking out of 578 Georgia middle schools for three consecutive years, placing it in the 100th percentile with a 5-star rating. The most recent testing shows near-perfect proficiency across all subjects: math proficiency ranges from 94.7% to 100% across grades 4-8, science sits at 97.4% (5th grade) and 98.1% (8th grade), and social studies and Algebra I both hit 100%. To put this in perspective, while only 25.4% of DeKalb County 6th graders and 40.7% of Georgia 6th graders are proficient in math, Wadsworth achieves 100% proficiency. The school also ranks #1 in the state for female, male, and African American students, showing excellence across all student groups. Notably, 61% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—a much higher percentage than at comparably high-performing schools like Beacon Hill Middle School (15%) or Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle (15%)—yet Wadsworth still outperforms these schools by 15-60 percentage points in every subject.

Chronic absenteeism at Wadsworth is just 1.2%, compared to 26.7% for the district and 17.7% statewide—a 22-fold difference from surrounding schools. Nearby middle schools like Freedom Middle School, Miller Grove Middle School, and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School report chronic absenteeism rates between 23-42%. The school achieves these results while spending less per student ($17,904) than many peers, including Columbia Middle School ($22,381) and Chapel Hill Middle School ($21,186). Wadsworth's sustained excellence—improving from 84.4-100% proficiency in 2023-2024 to 94.7-100% in 2025-2026—demonstrates a continuous improvement culture that delivers exceptional results for families seeking rigorous academic preparation.

273

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,904

Per pupil spending ?

61.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032

(678) 874-2402

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.7%

White:

5.9%

Hispanic:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2023 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (99% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Georgia middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in DeKalb County

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school99%

District avg30%

Georgia avg43%

Elementary school

2^nd of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1^st of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 21Middle Schools in the DeKalb County

136^th of 201DeKalb County 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.7	2 of 1219	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	99.7	2 of 1238	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.6	3 of 1236	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.5	4 of 1223	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	99.8	2 of 1220	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	98.4	15 of 1214	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	99.6	3 of 1234	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	99.6	4 of 1209	99.7%	★★★★★
2017	99.8	3 of 1205	99.8%	★★★★★
2016	99.4	7 of 1233	99.4%	★★★★★
2015	99.7	3 of 1240	99.8%	★★★★★
2014	89.3	1 of 1231	99.9%	★★★★★
2013	89.8	2 of 1225	99.8%	★★★★★
2012	90.8	1 of 1201	99.9%	★★★★★
2011	91.7	2 of 1212	99.8%	★★★★★
2010	93.2	2 of 1183	99.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	100.0	1 of 828	99.9%	★★★★★
2025	100.0	1 of 892	99.9%	★★★★★
2024	100.0	3 of 879	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	100.0	3 of 870	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	100.0	2 of 876	99.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.8	1 of 1186	99.9%	★★★★★
2025	99.6	2 of 1224	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.2	3 of 1223	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.4	4 of 1212	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	99.7	2 of 1206	99.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.6	2 of 1183	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	99.7	2 of 1225	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.7	2 of 1220	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.0	10 of 1210	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	99.7	2 of 1209	99.8%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.9	1 of 578	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	99.9	1 of 585	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.9	1 of 578	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.9	1 of 569	99.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	100.0	1 of 480	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	100.0	1 of 494	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	100.0	1 of 489	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	100.0	1 of 485	99.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.9	1 of 550	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	99.8	1 of 567	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.9	1 of 558	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.9	1 of 553	99.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.8	1 of 550	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	99.9	1 of 569	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.8	1 of 561	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.9	1 of 559	99.8%	★★★★★

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)

Elementary school

Female (2026)100th percentile~ school

African American (2026)100th percentile~ school

Male (2026)100th percentile~ school

Middle school

Female (2026)100th percentile~ school

Male (2026)100th percentile~ school

African American (2026)100th percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+52 vs state

Social Studies100%+60 vs state

Mathematics98%+54 vs state

Science98%+60 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, August 23, 2019

Wadsworth is a terrible school! My son appeared with multiple scar marks, one directly visible to his jaw to his chin. No one was contacted, no one was called, no one was notified. This shows you what kind of school Wadsworth is. It's a school built for test scores, not for human life. Concerned parents, please do not send your gifted and talented sons and daughters to this school. I promise you they will be injured Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Absolutely amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 20, 2017

School is tuff and extremely challenging, but amazing. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Wadsworth Magnet School is an excellent school. The staff really cares about the students. They really push the students to the limit and require them work hard. My daughter has been in private, Christian schools from kindergarden to the 5th grade. This is her first year at a public school. It is a big adjustment for her but she is adjusting well with the help of the great staff at Wadsworth. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 10, 2013

Wadsworth is by far dekalbs best kept secret. If I had my way they would have let it go to 8th grade and my daughter would still be there. The learning enviroment is truly awesome and we truly miss our daughter being there and she misses it to. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 7, 2012

Wadsworth is an excellent school! My son transferred there from a private school, and I could not have asked for a better transition. The administration has high standards for the students both academically and behaviorally, and the students are eager to rise to the expected levels of performance. The work is challenging, which is to be expected from a magnet program, and the teachers are always happy to assist the students as needed. The students are friendly, and are always helpful to each other when needed. Close Quote

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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)	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 (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	100.0%	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
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%)	96.1	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
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	100.0%	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
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 Covington Hwy	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-0302	655	52	12.5	100.0%	15 (2.3%)	487 (74.4%)	94 (14.4%)	36 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)	11	538^th of 578 public middle schools	6.9%		13.2	538^th of 585 public middle schools	8.0%					9.8	8.4	10.9		16.0	5.6	$21,424	$1,769	$19,655
Cedar Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	2300 Wildcat Rd	Decatur	30034	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-4202	685	50	13.7	100.0%	4 (0.6%)	614 (89.6%)	47 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)	9.9	544^th of 578 public middle schools	5.9%		14	526^th of 585 public middle schools	10.1%	18				9.7	9.4	9.2		11.3	9.4	$20,339	$1,890	$18,449
Freedom Middle School	Public	6-8	505 S Hairston Rd	Stone Mountain	30088	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-8702	1,272	78	16.3	100.0%	115 (9.0%)	626 (49.2%)	102 (8.0%)	407 (32.0%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.2%)	22.6	446^th of 578 public middle schools	22.8%		22	455^th of 585 public middle schools	22.2%	9				20.5	25.9	25.7		16.4	17.0	$17,715	$1,845	$15,869
Miller Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	2215 Miller Rd	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8902	625	47	13.2	100.0%	4 (0.6%)	540 (86.4%)	53 (8.5%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	11.8	531^st of 578 public middle schools	8.1%		11.2	548^th of 585 public middle schools	6.3%	17				14.6	10.0	7.6		15.0	7.5	$20,575	$2,197	$18,378
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
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%)	40.1	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

How many students attend Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?

In the 2024-25 school year, 273 students attended Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers.

What district is Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers in?

DeKalb County

Is Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers a good school?

Yes! Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 578 Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers?

Students at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers are 82% African American, 6% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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