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Sandtown Middle School

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Sandtown Middle School ranks 282 nd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

282^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Sandtown Middle School in Atlanta, GA, serves 956 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Fulton County School District, and has climbed from the bottom quartile of Georgia middle schools a decade ago to the 51st percentile today—placing it in the top half statewide.

The school’s standout strength is its advanced math program. In the most recent school year, 86% of Sandtown students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam scored proficient—nearly double the state average (48.1%) and well above the district average (60.6%). This isn’t a one-time fluke; Sandtown has beaten both state and district Algebra I averages for four straight years. By comparison, nearby Renaissance Middle School posted 78.5% proficiency, Woodland Middle School 72.2%, and Camp Creek Middle School 69.8%. Sandtown also leads its immediate Fulton County peers in 8th-grade math and science—its 39.9% math proficiency is more than double Woodland’s 18.3%, and its 34.7% science rate is more than triple Woodland’s 11.7%. The school has also made a dramatic leap in 8th-grade science, jumping from 12.3% to 34.7% proficiency in just one year.

While standard grade-level math proficiency (27–40%) trails the district average, Sandtown clearly excels at accelerating high-achieving students. The school also earns a 4-star rating for its African American students, ranking in the 76th percentile statewide—a sign of strong support for this group. Chronic absenteeism (17.8%) is slightly above the state average but far better than neighbors like Woodland (43.5%) and Camp Creek (32.5%). One area for growth is 8th-grade social studies (31.3% proficient), which lags the district’s 52.1%. Overall, Sandtown is the clear academic leader among the five Fulton County middle schools within a 7-mile radius, making it a strong option for families in southwest Atlanta.

956

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,211

Per pupil spending ?

62.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5400 Campbellton Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

(470) 254-6500

District: Fulton County

Students who attend Sandtown Middle School usually attend:

High:

Westlake High School

Feeder schools for Sandtown Middle School:

Elementary:	Randolph Elementary School
	Stonewall Tell Elementary School
	Wolf Creek Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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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.

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (51st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg54%

Georgia avg43%

282^nd of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 20Middle Schools in the Fulton County

47^th of 201Fulton 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	47.1	282 of 578	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.6	316 of 585	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	288 of 578	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.0	318 of 569	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.2	330 of 558	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.1	271 of 542	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.7	302 of 559	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.7	411 of 543	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.5	411 of 539	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.7	358 of 545	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.2	388 of 537	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.8	348 of 521	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.0	288 of 527	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	57.2	246 of 508	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.7	184 of 504	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.7	184 of 494	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.5	175 of 466	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.8	157 of 462	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.2	267 of 445	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.4	212 of 420	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	115 of 480	76.0%	★★★★☆
2025	59.7	157 of 494	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.3	115 of 489	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	62.2	133 of 485	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	62.5	135 of 482	72.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	260 of 550	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.3	304 of 567	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.2	282 of 558	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.1	281 of 553	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.8	307 of 544	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	298 of 550	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.9	328 of 569	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	268 of 561	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.3	334 of 559	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.9	332 of 553	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2022	30.2	113 of 159	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	158 of 425	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.3	261 of 442	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.3	181 of 437	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.5	193 of 429	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.6	217 of 431	49.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

African American (2026)76th percentile+25 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)46th percentile-5 vs school

Migrant (2022)29th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I86%+38 vs state

HS Physical Science77%+16 vs state

Mathematics35%-8 vs state

Science35%+5 vs state

Social Studies31%-9 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

SMS is a jewel, with more parental involvement it could be a 5 easily! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Ghetto and a whole lotta drugs! Change schools! My daughter has seen and shown me at least 23 fights! The teachers don't care about your child's education. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 26, 2019

Very happy with the progress Sandtown has made recently. My child is going to high school prepared! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 20, 2015

My child is in the 10th grade. I was not impressed with the 8th grade staff but I truly loved his 6th and 7th Grade teachers. My child was not very vocal but his 7th Grade English teacher who was a very caring person instilled in him the importance of public speaking, my husband and I are forever grateful for that teacher. My son hated dressing out in Physical Education, but the P.E Coach spoke with him about importance of being physically fit and not my child wrestles. Every school has it good and bad parts, it is up to parents to stay active and involved. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 6, 2015

We have lived in numerous parts of the Atlanta metro area, from Smyrna, to Sandy Springs, to Buckhead. By far, this is absolutely the worst school my child has ever attended. There is no diversity, which was expected in this part of town, but I did not expect the level of ghetto mentality that's here. The students, and many of the teachers give in to many negative stereotypes, and it's very unfortunate. The stories my child comes home with daily describes the kids as hoodlums and fast little girls.... Keep in mind, they're 6th graders. The teachers are also very disorganized and just throw work at the students, move on to the next thing & then blame the students for not turning in work. When I went for a parent teacher conference, with several teachers at once, they all told me that it's the WHOLE 6th grade doing extremely poorly, with an exception of few. Although we just bought our home last year, I am considering selling & moving. This just isn't what I expected from a school that is supposedly held to high standards according to their motto. Don't send your kids here if you want them to learn anything. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, August 14, 2010

its a cool school! im goin to the 8th grade and so far i've learned alot! Close Quote

Schools Near Sandtown Middle School

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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	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 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
Sandtown Middle School	Public	6-8	5400 Campbellton Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-6500	956	64	15.0	62.4%	2 (0.2%)	892 (93.3%)	28 (2.9%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.7%)	47.1	282^nd of 578 public middle schools	51.2%		42.6	316^th of 585 public middle schools	46.0%	34	86.0			38.2	27.1	39.9		34.7	31.3	77.1	$16,211	$1,201	$15,010
Ralph Bunche Middle School	Public	6-8	1925 Niskey Lake Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6700	651	53	12.2	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	601 (92.3%)	32 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	13.2	520^th of 578 public middle schools	10.0%		14.7	519^th of 585 public middle schools	11.3%	1		80.0		12.1	9.1	20.9		13.8	8.7	58.8	$25,279	$1,498	$23,780
Jean Childs Young Middle School	Public	6-8	3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5900	657	50	13.1	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	585 (89.0%)	60 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	9.6	549^th of 578 public middle schools	5.0%		11.9	544^th of 585 public middle schools	7.0%	5	26.2			11.1	8.9	10.6		10.7	6.2		$28,070	$1,790	$26,280
Camp Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4345 Welcome All Rd SW	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8030	748	55	13.6	100.0%	4 (0.5%)	631 (84.4%)	100 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	23.1	443^rd of 578 public middle schools	23.4%		28.7	418^th of 585 public middle schools	28.5%	25	69.8			13.7	18.0	34.1		15.9	20.7	71.4	$18,564	$1,235	$17,330
Woodland Middle School	Public	6-8	2745 Stone Rd	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-2182	937	60	15.6	100.0%	7 (0.7%)	827 (88.3%)	73 (7.8%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.3%)	13	523^rd of 578 public middle schools	9.5%		16.1	501^st of 585 public middle schools	14.4%	22	72.2			8.7	11.2	18.3		11.7	18.3	30.6	$15,048	$1,171	$13,877
Factory Shoals Middle School	Public	6-8	3301 Shoals School Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-5800	833	49	17.0	77.6%	25 (3.0%)	645 (77.4%)	127 (15.2%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.5%)	24.8	428^th of 578 public middle schools	26.0%		32.3	391^st of 585 public middle schools	33.2%	37	66.7			16.6	26.6	18.3		19.6	27.2		$11,918	$595	$11,323
Paul D. West Middle School	Public	6-8	2376 Headland Dr	East Point	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-8130	814	70	11.6	100.0%	12 (1.5%)	455 (55.9%)	321 (39.4%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.2%)	18.9	470^th of 578 public middle schools	18.7%		21.8	458^th of 585 public middle schools	21.7%	12	52.0			17.8	16.1	15.1		17.2	23.1		$19,403	$1,747	$17,657
Atlanta SMART Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(706) 432-1773	221	20	11.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	205 (92.8%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	15.4	503^rd of 578 public middle schools	13.0%		26.4	431^st of 585 public middle schools	26.3%	72				15.4	11.9	30.5		2.8	13.6	30.4	$17,120		$17,120
Renaissance Middle School	Public	6-8	7155 Hall Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-4330	977	65	15.0	100.0%	5 (0.5%)	850 (87.0%)	95 (9.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.3%)	33.8	369^th of 578 public middle schools	36.2%		35.2	373^rd of 585 public middle schools	36.2%	4	78.5			26.5	30.2	24.9		16.7	37.0	74.5	$15,954	$987	$14,967
Resurgence Hall Middle Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1706 Washington Road	Atlanta	30344	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(404) 549-9246	209	17	12.2	75.6%	1 (0.5%)	204 (97.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	73.8	138^th of 578 public middle schools	76.1%		94.8	37^th of 585 public middle schools	93.7%	101			75.0	53.3	73.1	82.7	73.8	47.2	5.7		$13,202	$784	$12,417

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandtown Middle School

How many students attend Sandtown Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 956 students attended Sandtown Middle School.

What district is Sandtown Middle School in?

Fulton County

Is Sandtown Middle School a good school?

Sandtown Middle School ranks 282^nd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sandtown Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sandtown Middle School usually go on to attend Westlake High School

What is the racial makeup of Sandtown Middle School?

Students at Sandtown Middle School are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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