Summary:
Zip code 30022 in Alpharetta, Georgia, is home to four middle schools serving grades 6-8 within the Fulton County School District, creating a high-performing cluster that ranges from elite statewide contenders to solid, improving options.
Two schools dominate the academic landscape here. Autrey Mill Middle School ranks #8 in Georgia (99th percentile, 5 stars) and has climbed steadily from #24 over two years, while Taylor Road Middle School sits at #12 (98th percentile, 5 stars) with remarkable consistency. Both post math proficiency rates of 70-85% across grades 6-8, far exceeding district and state averages, and both achieve near-perfect scores in Algebra I and high school Physical Science. Haynes Bridge Middle School offers a strong middle ground at #75 (87th percentile, 4 stars), with proficiency rates above district averages in most subjects. Holcomb Bridge Middle School ranks #227 (61st percentile, 3 stars) but shows the most dramatic improvement, jumping 64 spots in one year and boosting Algebra I proficiency from 73.6% to 87.9%.
Across all four schools, chronic absenteeism is remarkably low (6.5-11.8% vs. 17.7% statewide), and advanced coursework is a universal strength—every school exceeds 87% proficiency in Algebra I and 92% in Physical Science. Notably, the two lower-performing schools receive about $5,000 more per student and have smaller class sizes (10.8:1 vs. 14.1:1), reflecting targeted district investment. However, the largest gap appears in 8th grade math, where Autrey Mill (83.7%) outpaces Holcomb Bridge (35.6%) by 48 points, a disparity that narrows dramatically in advanced courses. Families should weigh the elite academics at Autrey Mill and Taylor Road against the improving trajectory and additional resources at Haynes Bridge and Holcomb Bridge, all within a district ranked in the top 23% statewide.
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