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DeSana Middle School

Q: Is DeSana Middle School a good school?

DeSana Middle School ranks 83 rd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

DeSana Middle School in Alpharetta, GA, serves 1,278 students in grades 6-8 within the highly ranked Forsyth County School District (ranked 7th out of 201 districts in Georgia). The school has a strong overall reputation, earning a 5-star rating in most recent years, though its most recent statewide ranking dipped to 83rd out of 578 schools (86th percentile, 4 stars) after previously holding steady in the top 50.

DeSana's standout strength is its Algebra I performance: 97.7% of students scored proficient, dramatically higher than the district average (71.6%) and more than double the state average (48.1%). This is a consistent area of excellence, climbing from 86.5% in 2022-2023. Math proficiency across grades 6-8 is also stable (71.3%, 68.5%, and 72.8%, respectively), showing a well-aligned curriculum. Chronic absenteeism is impressively low at 5.1%, well below the district (8.2%) and state (17.7%) averages, indicating strong student engagement. However, the school shows significant gaps in serving certain student groups—Hispanic students rank in the 20th percentile statewide and English Language Learners in the 7th percentile—suggesting targeted support could be an area of focus. Additionally, 8th-grade physical science proficiency (57.6%) falls below the state average (60.9%), a puzzle given the school's otherwise strong performance. Nearby schools like Webb Bridge Middle School (98.3%) and Taylor Road Middle School (99.4%) show near-perfect science scores.

DeSana sits near the boundary of two top Georgia districts—Forsyth County and Fulton County—and several Fulton County schools within a 6-mile radius (including Webb Bridge, Taylor Road, Hopewell, and Northwestern) outperform it in statewide rankings despite being in a lower-ranked district. At $11,079 per student, DeSana's spending is notably efficient compared to its Fulton County neighbors (which spend $15,284–$20,699 per student), yet it achieves comparable or better outcomes in most subjects. The recent ranking dip, combined with subgroup gaps, paints a picture of a school that is strong overall but facing challenges in serving specific populations—while its low absenteeism and elite Algebra I results suggest a solid foundation for continued improvement.

1,278

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,079

Per pupil spending ?

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004

(770) 667-2591

District: Forsyth County

Students who attend DeSana Middle School usually attend:

High:

Denmark High School

Feeder schools for DeSana Middle School:

Elementary:	Brandywine Elementary School
	Midway Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

50.5%

White:

22.0%

Hispanic:

17.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2019 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (71% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Georgia middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2019

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg70%

Georgia avg43%

83^rd of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 6 pts since 2019

From top 9% (2019) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 11Middle Schools in the Forsyth County

8^th of 202Forsyth 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	83.3	83 of 578	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	93.2	45 of 585	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	93.4	42 of 578	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	40 of 569	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	90.0	56 of 558	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	89.9	52 of 542	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	48 of 559	91.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	66.7	119 of 480	75.2%	★★★★☆
2025	65.5	121 of 494	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.3	93 of 489	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	79 of 485	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	106 of 482	78.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.8	25 of 89	71.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.9	18 of 92	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.4	22 of 90	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	20 of 95	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	22 of 89	75.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	22.6	155 of 166	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	33.3	143 of 199	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.6	60 of 200	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	19 of 166	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	61.9	30 of 157	80.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	81.6	83 of 550	84.9%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	76 of 567	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	62 of 558	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	88.5	46 of 553	91.7%	★★★★★
2022	82.8	73 of 544	86.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	24.8	299 of 374	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.5	298 of 400	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.3	195 of 381	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.6	180 of 380	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.6	204 of 367	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	83.1	79 of 550	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	86.5	57 of 569	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	84.5	69 of 561	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	63 of 559	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	81.5	79 of 553	85.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	131 of 425	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.6	105 of 442	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	83 of 437	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.6	84 of 429	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	48.7	180 of 431	58.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	195 of 404	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.0	172 of 415	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	196 of 417	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.9	160 of 429	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	140 of 425	67.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2026)86th percentile~ school

Female (2026)85th percentile~ school

African American (2026)75th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2026)72nd percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2026)69th percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)52nd percentile-34 vs school

Hispanic (2026)20th percentile-66 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)7th percentile-79 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I98%+50 vs state

Mathematics71%+28 vs state

Social Studies70%+30 vs state

HS Physical Science58%-3 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, March 14, 2021

I’m a new parent in the school. The school is such a well organized one.great teacher’s who are ready to help the student to integrate and catch up with the rest.As well as the best principle Ms North.‘Twas nice to see well disciplined,well behaved and organized school. way to go dragons!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 8, 2020

DeSana’s staff goes above and beyond to meet the academic and emotional needs of students and their families. It is a diverse school that celebrates differences in cultures. Students and teachers are courteous and kind to one another. My kids received an excellent education at DeSana, but were also guided to be good people in the world! The administration, staff and students are AMAZING! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

We are absolutely THRILLED to be a part of the DeSana Family. We were previously at another South Forsyth County MS and I was so disappointed that I was looking at Private school options. We moved last summer, which put us in the DeSana district and I could not be happier. The principal, the teachers, coaches and staff are some of the most caring that I have come across since moving to GA in 2014. Thank you Mrs. North and all of the DeSana staff!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Best teacher and principal. There focus is to bring out best student 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)	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 Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th 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
DeSana Middle School	Public	6-8	625 James Road	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 667-2591	1,278	73	17.4	21.6%	281 (22.0%)	90 (7.0%)	217 (17.0%)	646 (50.5%)	9 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.7%)	83.3	83^rd of 578 public middle schools	85.6%		93.2	45^th of 585 public middle schools	92.3%	38	97.7	71.3	68.5	72.8		69.8	57.6	$11,079	$200	$10,879
Hopewell Middle School	Public	6-8	13060 Cogburn Rd	Milton	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3240	1,265	90	14.0	19.7%	587 (46.4%)	171 (13.5%)	204 (16.1%)	252 (19.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (4.0%)	94.3	13^th of 578 public middle schools	97.8%		95.7	28^th of 585 public middle schools	95.2%	15	99.3	70.0	73.8	74.8	54.8	69.0	95.3	$15,284	$488	$14,796
Vickery Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	6240 Post Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 667-2580	1,058	58	18.2	14.0%	532 (50.3%)	39 (3.7%)	103 (9.7%)	341 (32.2%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.4%)	84.8	70^th of 578 public middle schools	87.9%		95	36^th of 585 public middle schools	93.8%	34	100.0	72.4	70.7	73.8		73.0	62.6	$11,305	$200	$11,105
Piney Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	8135 Majors Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5010	1,024	60	16.9	12.9%	262 (25.6%)	41 (4.0%)	89 (8.7%)	587 (57.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.0%)	92.4	27^th of 578 public middle schools	95.3%		98.7	9^th of 585 public middle schools	98.5%	18	99.5	82.2	85.0	87.5		84.2	76.8	$11,456	$203	$11,254
Webb Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	4455 Webb Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30005	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2940	1,228	91	13.5	7.9%	323 (26.3%)	85 (6.9%)	129 (10.5%)	615 (50.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (6.0%)	98.5	2^nd of 578 public middle schools	99.7%		98.7	8^th of 585 public middle schools	98.6%	6	100.0	81.4	86.4	88.7	75.1	86.4	98.3	$15,746	$436	$15,310
South Forsyth Middle School	Public	6-8	4670 Windermere Parkway	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-3170	1,319	71	18.6	7.9%	410 (31.1%)	34 (2.6%)	68 (5.2%)	753 (57.1%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	44 (3.3%)	94.3	14^th of 578 public middle schools	97.6%		99.1	5^th of 585 public middle schools	99.1%	9	99.4	91.8	87.1	87.3		84.1	83.6	$11,061	$200	$10,861
Taylor Road Middle School	Public	6-8	5150 Taylor Rd	Johns Creek	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7090	1,244	88	14.2	15.5%	424 (34.1%)	168 (13.5%)	143 (11.5%)	448 (36.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (4.7%)	95.8	12^th of 578 public middle schools	97.9%		97.6	15^th of 585 public middle schools	97.4%	3	100.0	69.8	73.2	84.9	57.6	74.7	99.4	$15,423	$518	$14,905
Northwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	12805 Birmingham Hwy	Milton	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2870	1,167	83	14.1	11.1%	762 (65.3%)	102 (8.7%)	113 (9.7%)	135 (11.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (4.4%)	93.4	17^th of 578 public middle schools	97.1%		96.4	21^st of 585 public middle schools	96.4%	4	97.6	69.4	66.0	78.1	54.3	73.4	89.8	$16,187	$521	$15,665
Hendricks Middle School	Public	6-8	4950 Hyde Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5038	1,376	75	18.3	15.3%	637 (46.3%)	53 (3.9%)	171 (12.4%)	444 (32.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (4.8%)	83.4	82^nd of 578 public middle schools	85.8%		91.9	49^th of 585 public middle schools	91.6%	33	98.1	71.6	80.0	78.1	4.0	56.6	65.0	$10,925	$201	$10,725
Haynes Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	10665 Haynes Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7030	627	58	10.8	37.3%	280 (44.7%)	115 (18.3%)	166 (26.5%)	32 (5.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	84	75^th of 578 public middle schools	87.0%		82.5	90^th of 585 public middle schools	84.6%	15	95.8	67.7	59.8	61.1	37.8	55.0	96.3	$20,699	$546	$20,153

Frequently Asked Questions about DeSana Middle School

What high school do graduates of DeSana Middle School attend?

Students who attend DeSana Middle School usually go on to attend Denmark High School

What district is DeSana Middle School in?

Forsyth County

What is the racial makeup of DeSana Middle School?

Students at DeSana Middle School are 51% Asian, 22% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend DeSana Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,278 students attended DeSana Middle School.

Is DeSana Middle School a good school?

DeSana Middle School ranks 83^rd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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