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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.

Liberation Academy

Public, Charter Grades 5-8

561^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 3% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Liberation Academy is a small state specialty middle school in College Park, GA, serving 132 students in grades 5 through 8, with nearly all students (97.7%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school currently holds a 0-star rating and ranks 561st out of 578 Georgia middle schools, placing it in the 3rd percentile—a decline from the previous year's 10th percentile ranking.

Academically, the school's test scores are dramatically below state averages. In math, proficiency ranges from just 7.4% (6th grade) to 11.6% (7th grade), compared to state averages of roughly 40-42%. Eighth-grade science proficiency is 6% versus the state's 29.7%, and social studies shows a 0% proficiency rate compared to 40.2% statewide. The most striking comparison is with Resurgence Hall Middle Academy, a similar state specialty school just one mile away that serves a comparable student population. Resurgence Hall ranks 138th in the state (76th percentile, 4 stars) with math proficiency ranging from 53.3% to 82.7%—5 to 10 times higher than Liberation Academy's results. Even nearby traditional schools like Camp Creek Middle School (13.7% 6th grade math) and North Clayton Middle School (15.4%) outperform Liberation Academy, despite the school spending $17,493 per student—more than Resurgence Hall's $13,202 and North Clayton's $14,224.

There is one notable bright spot: the school's chronic absenteeism rate is just 7.1%, dramatically better than the state average of 17.7% and far below nearby schools ranging from 23.9% to 48.7%. This suggests strong family engagement and student commitment—a foundation that could support improvement. Historical data from 2024-2025 also showed relatively stronger English Language Arts performance (31.8% proficiency in 5th grade vs. 43% statewide), though current ELA scores won't be released until December. The school's declining trajectory, combined with the success of a nearby school serving similar students, raises important questions about instructional practices and resource allocation that families may want to explore.

132

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,493

Per pupil spending ?

97.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1743 Hardin Ave
College Park, GA 30337

(470) 816-4910

District: State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.2%

Hispanic:

3.0%

American Indian:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 10th percentile in 2025 → 3rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (6% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (3rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2025

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school6%

District avg6%

Georgia avg42%

561^st of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 3%▼ down 7 pts since 2025

From bottom 10% (2025) to bottom 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

199^th of 202State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy 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	7.2	561 of 578	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	14.1	525 of 585	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	12.0	467 of 480	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	21.5	417 of 494	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	8.3	536 of 550	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	7.3	533 of 550	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	17.3	488 of 569	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)3rd percentile~ school

African American (2026)3rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)3rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics9%-34 vs state

Science6%-32 vs state

Social Studies0%-40 vs state

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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 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
Liberation Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1743 Hardin Ave	College Park	30337	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 816-4910	132	10	13.2	97.7%	0 (0.0%)	127 (96.2%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	561^st of 578 public middle schools	2.9%		14.1	525^th of 585 public middle schools	10.3%	36			7.4	11.6	8.0		6.0	0.0		$17,493	$1,005	$16,488
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
KIPP South Fulton Academy School	Public, Charter	5-8	1286 Washington Rd	Atlanta	30344	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 278-0160	382	33	11.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	335 (87.7%)	40 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	58.7	211^th of 578 public middle schools	63.5%		67.3	156^th of 585 public middle schools	73.3%	55	84.6	36.7	30.9	43.2	64.2	47.5		59.0	46.9	$21,172	$535	$20,637
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
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
Crawford Long Middle School	Public	6-8	3200 Latona Dr SW	Atlanta	30354	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4800	627	58	10.8	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	544 (86.8%)	73 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	15.6	501^st of 578 public middle schools	13.3%		10.8	549^th of 585 public middle schools	6.2%	48			15.4	18.7	21.3		13.7	9.1		$28,197	$2,411	$25,785
North Clayton Middle School	Public	6-8	5517 W Fayetteville Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4025	817	46	17.7	100.0%	4 (0.5%)	674 (82.5%)	96 (11.8%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	29 (3.5%)	18.7	473^rd of 578 public middle schools	18.2%		19.3	473^rd of 585 public middle schools	19.1%		73.8		15.4	25.8	19.5		10.7	19.1	48.7	$14,224	$1,453	$12,771
Sylvan Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	1461 Sylvan Rd SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6203	452	35	13.0	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	437 (96.7%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	26.8	419^th of 578 public middle schools	27.5%		17.1	492^nd of 585 public middle schools	15.9%	73	90.9		12.0	26.9	39.6		12.6	23.8	72.2	$28,589	$1,943	$26,645
Judson Price Middle School	Public	6-8	1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6300	241	29	8.3	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	231 (95.9%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11.1	537^th of 578 public middle schools	7.1%		8.6	564^th of 585 public middle schools	3.6%	27	25.0		9.5	7.8	10.8		16.1	4.3		$36,877	$1,898	$34,980
Camp Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4345 Welcome All Rd SW	College Park	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberation Academy

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Liberation Academy ranks in the bottom 2.9% of Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Liberation Academy?

Students at Liberation Academy are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Liberation Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 132 students attended Liberation Academy.

What district is Liberation Academy in?

State Specialty Schools II- Liberation Academy

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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