Summary:
Zip code 30338 is served by a single middle school, Peachtree Middle School, which educates roughly 1,214 students in grades 6 through 8 within the DeKalb County school district.
Peachtree Middle School presents a striking contrast in academic performance. The school shines in advanced coursework, with Algebra I End of Course proficiency at 92.3% and High School Physical Science at 70.2%—both dramatically exceeding district and state averages. However, standard grade-level subjects tell a different story. Eighth-grade science proficiency (18.6%) and social studies (28.6%) both fall well below state averages, while 8th-grade math (36.6%) trails the state by nearly 10 points. This gap suggests the school excels at accelerating its highest-achieving students but may struggle to lift proficiency for the broader student body in certain subjects. Notably, math proficiency declines as students advance: 6th graders score 42.2%, 7th graders 43.7%, but 8th graders drop to 36.6%, likely reflecting the transition of stronger students into Algebra I.
The school consistently outperforms its district peers across nearly all subjects, and its ELA scores (from 2024-2025) closely track state averages while far exceeding district levels. Chronic absenteeism stands at a healthy 16.7%, better than both the district (26.7%) and state (17.7%). With per-student spending of $18,127 and a favorable 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio, the school is well-resourced. However, its state ranking has slipped from the 67th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 53rd percentile in 2025-2026, despite maintaining a 3-star rating. Significant year-over-year volatility—including a 12.2-point drop in 8th-grade social studies proficiency—warrants attention. For parents, this school offers exceptional advanced placement opportunities and strong district-relative performance, but the uneven results in standard 8th-grade subjects and declining ranking are important factors to consider.
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