2020 Best Middle Schools in the Augusta AreaAbout this List

Augusta Preparatory Day School

• Private School
• Augusta, GA
• PK, K-12
• 124 reviews

Alum: As a student, I went through prep from pre-k all the way through high school. I will admit I considered leaving in middle school but am glad I didn't. I absolutely love every minute I spent at this school. The faculty have always supported me and I am prepared not only for college, but also life in general. The school has taught me how to communicate and manage my time and other important skills needed in the world today. My experience was incredible and I recommend Augusta Prep; however, just because it was the right fit for me, it might not be for others. Take a tour of campus if you're considering it!
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• A+

• 506 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westminster Schools of Augusta

• Private School
• Augusta, GA
• PK, K-12
• 83 reviews

Parent: Worth the investment. Academics are rigorous. Christian worldview permeates but does not stifle. Faculty/staff loving not fundamentalist. Teachers amazing and excellent in fields, dedicated to student success. Academics a grade level above public schools. Upper school plentiful AP and Honors classes. Community service day where students work at senior
centers, food bank, canal cleanup, etc. College counseling very organized. Latin, Greek, Spanish, French offered. Exchange program with French school for 10th grade. Hosting program for students from China. Middle school kids encouraged to try things outside of comfort zone, and learn how to study. Not a lot of "busy work.” Lower school subjects integrated well, for example, art, music, history of a time period studied together. Holistic approach to balancing family, travel, academics, extra-curricular activities. Best decision ever.
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• A

• 500 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tall Pines STEM Academy

• Public School
• Aiken, SC
• 5-6

• A

• 96 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stallings Island Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: I have two kids in this exceptional school. The teachers are all phenomenal and bring out the very best. The school has clubs and activities for every type of child. Admin is very receptive to parents. I can’t express what an exceptional school this is and a true gem in Columbia County. The students thrive in this learning environment. By 8th grade many are taking HS credits and will be well prepared for the next step. Superb teaching staff!
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• A

• 592 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mead Hall Episcopal School

• Private School
• Aiken, SC
• PK, K-12
• 6 reviews

• A

• 311 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenbrier Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8

• A

• 652 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverside Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8

• A

• 702 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbia Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Parent: Overall great middle school experience. Teachers are accessible and involved, sports programs are excellent. Ladies in the office are the BEST, always friendly and helpful.
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• A-

• 1,035 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Evans Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Alum: Evans is a generally good school with a wide variety of extracurricular and elective activities. The teachers are pretty accommodating to student concerns and disabilities with some exceptions.
The building is new and well-lit, making for a more positive aura than other schools.
Unfortunately, the school district discontinued the foreign language and home economics programs which is a shame.
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• A-

• 989 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alleluia Community School

• Private School
• Augusta, GA
• K-12
• 3 reviews

Alum: My experience at alleluia was fundamentally tarnished by my battle with untreated bipolar disorder and PTSD. The good days for me were excellent, though the teachers switched around from subject to subject they were able to adequately teacher their respective subjects to a degree in which I felt a since of understanding
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• A-

• 143 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harlem Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8

• A-

• 568 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Augusta Christian Schools

• Private School
• Martinez, GA
• PK, K-12
• 79 reviews

Alum: I was a student at Augusta Christian from K-12 and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The greatest thing to look at is how invested the teachers are in the students, and genuinely care for the student. The relationships you make with them will last longer than you think, and I know that I still stay in touch with some of them!
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• B+

• 597 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakeside Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 1 review

• B+

• 668 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy

• Private School
• Johnston, SC
• PK, K-12
• 16 reviews

Parent: Wardlaw Academy has progressed tremendously in the past few years. My oldest child is a Freshman and has been at Wardlaw since kindergarten and overall I have been pleased with all aspects of the school. We have wonderful teachers who truly care about the students. My youngest child is in the 4th grade, and I look forward to her being at Wardlaw for the next 8 years!
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• B+

• 202 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grovetown Middle School

• Columbia County Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Parent: Great middle school. Close to Grovetown, very safe, great facilities and staff. Could use bether sports facilities. Columbia County had the best public school systems in the area. The faculty makes a safe learning environment. The teachers work well to ensure that all students are proceeding along.
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• B+

• 997 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Curtis Bapist School

• Private School
• Augusta, GA
• K-12
• 2 reviews

• B+

• 434 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walker Traditional Elementary School

• Richmond County Schools, GA
• K-8
• 6 reviews

Parent: The best elementary school in Augusta! K-8, CT Walker is a magnet public school. Students apply for a limited number of spots (88 per grade level) excellent academics. Dedicated teachers. Great administration and staff. Students and parents sign a contract agreeing to follow rules and complete all schoolwork. The halls are quiet, students are busy learning and the atmosphere is supportive and success oriented. Because it is a magnet school, the cultural breakdown is 45/45/10 (black/white/other) active PTO, lots of parent involvement.
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• B+

• 818 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edmund Burke Academy

• Private School
• Waynesboro, GA
• PK, K-12
• 12 reviews

Parent: As a parent of three Edmund Burke Academy students, my family is proud to be part of the Spartan family and their Christian values. EBA is an extraordinary educational school whose faculty and administration provide an excellent education with a focus on partnership among students, faculty and families. Academics at its best which empowers students to succeed. Just this school year the school was able to purchase 200 Chromebooks for the school and were able to train the teachers on how to use them for the following school year. Keeping up with technology is a great thing. Edmund Burke Academy has been the best decision we had made for our children’s education.
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• B+

• 363 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Merriwether Middle School

• Edgefield County School District, SC
• 6-8
• 1 review

• B+

• 382 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

M.B. Kennedy Middle School

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC
• 6-8
• 1 review

• B+

• 887 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Ellenton Middle School

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC
• 6-8

• B

• 165 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Aiken Baptist Christian School

• Private School
• Aiken, SC
• PK, K-12
• 19 reviews

Junior: I've been here since freshman year. Our school is very religious, you can see that from the name. The high schoolers and the middle schoolers go to Chapel on Wednesdays. We are required to dress up in a school shirt or dress like we are in church. The academics here are amazing and it has really helped me get far. I must admit when I first got here, I felt scared and out of place because I knew nothing about the Bible, and quite frankly I wasn't even a Christian! But as I got used to the atmosphere, I realized the loving environment here at our school. I've made very good friends here the teachers are so supportive and so nice. You can feel the love from everyone. In sports, you'll always have amazing coaches. I'm in Air Rifle, and I just started Basketball and plan to start Softball soon. Every coach has been so nice and will help pick you up when you fall and are willing to work with you wherever needed. They've helped me succeed in my sports as well.
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• B

• 205 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paul Knox Middle School

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC
• 6-8

• B

• 674 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School

• Edgefield County School District, SC
• 6-8

• B

• 497 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Augusta Middle School

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC
• 6-8
• 1 review

Junior: The neighborhood around the school led to safety hazards when I went. We went on actual lockdowns frequently. There were shootings across the street from the school in the park. There was a hole in the fence that surrounded the field. The food didn't taste very good either. The teachers were the best that I have had though and I have been to seven different schools over my eleven years of school and Kindergarten. The academics challenged me. I took high school classes in eighth grade and they were for honors credits. The school culture was interesting and there were activities to go to at least three times a week either before or after school.
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• B

• 621 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio