2023 Best middle schools in the Augusta Area

• Augusta, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  157 reviews

Parent: As a parent of a raising senior and sophomore, I could not be more pleased with the opportunities offered at this amazing school. BOTH of my children love this school and we can not keep them away. They are both heavily involved in after school clubs, athletics and school activities. The level of academics is by far the best in the area, with engaging and highly motivated teachers who genuinely have the students best interests at heart. As a family we could not be happier with Augusta Prep and all it has to offer!... Read 157 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 442

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Augusta, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  114 reviews

Parent: We love the rigorous Christ-centered education our children are receiving at this wonderful school. Class sizes are small so students receive individual attention regularly. Expectations are high so teachers spend very little time working on discipline and behavioral issues and more time focusing on teaching the subject matter, helping students apply critical thinking skills, and taking education to the next level. The community of parents is like a family that works together to improve the school, programs, and activities for all students. As an alumni, I experienced the benefits of the Westminster education firsthand during my 14 years there, and continue to see the school grow and improve with 3 of my children attending currently. I simply cannot say enough good things about this place!... Read 114 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 505

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Richmond County Schools, GA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  391 reviews

Freshman: Davidson is a renowned school to attend if you not only care about education but practicing the arts too. The teachers and staff help equip you for future life at college and a chance at preparing for your dream career! I have been attending DFA since 6th grade and I will be going into 10th next year. I love how the teachers push you to be the best you can be in not just your academics, but your arts as well. The students there are kind to everyone no matter the situation. Also by going to Davidson, you better your chances at getting into your dream school because of how renowned Davidson is. Going here will be a choice you won't regret!... Read 391 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 829

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Columbia County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  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!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 711

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Columbia County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: Teachers are focused on putting the students on a path toward success in life, the students aren't treated differently due to their skin color, or race.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 740

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Aiken, SC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  11 reviews

Senior: I switched from public middle school to private school for the 8th grade. I was only planning on staying at Mead Hall to finish out middle school but I loved it so much that I wanted to stay for high school. The small classroom size has allowed me to become really close with some of my teachers. The small grade size allows for closer friendships. Our college counselor has been amazing in preparing me for college next year. Over my four years in high school, she had come to me about better preparing me for college. The food is amazing. Our lunch ladies are the sweetest people and they know you by name. The food is homecooked meals that are absolutely delicious. I would definitely recommend this school for anyone who is considering switching to private!... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 311

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Columbia County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: Riverside Middle School was great! It was the first time I had felt challenged by school work, and it therefore forced me to learn to work harder before high school. My only issue with the school was how often bullying occurred and did not seem managed in the best way. It was always reported, but mostly just given a stern talking to rather than an actual punishment or redirection.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 720

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Grovetown, GA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: Evans Christian Academy is a family-oriented faith-based school perfect for nearly everyone. The teachers truly care for each and every student and the small class sizes let teachers work one on one with every student when needed. Would highly recommend Evans Christian Academy to anyone looking for a middle or High School.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 30

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Augusta, GA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Freshman: A great school with nice students, teachers, and administrators. Everyone is nice and welcoming to anyone.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 143

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• South Carolina Public Charter School District, SC•

• 5-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: My experience at Tall Pines Stem Academy has been a great experience. Tall Pines is a charter school in Aiken County. All students are accepted through a lottery. I enjoy that this school has outdoor learning experiences and is smaller than an average middle school. This school also includes 5th-8th graders which expands the age range here. An interesting experience that I have gone through is our "Packs". These are randomized teams that group students of all grades. Each team has a different name and all names are different types of trees. Due to having PE every day, my classmates and I stay fit while enjoying the variety of activities. The activity I enjoyed the most is pickle ball. In the mornings we stand on the basketball court till 8:00 then do the pledges. I would change that we would go inside in the mornings instead of waiting outside in the cold. I would also like for my school to dismiss from inside the building instead of waiting outside in the cold/heat like the mornings.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 282

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Martinez, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  97 reviews

Alum: I am a graduate of the Class of 2022. I love this school. It is such a great place with great teachers, falculty, and students. The teachers are so caring and put a lot of effort into investing in the students. I do think that the faculty does a great job upholding our school’s reputation by being true Christians. The facilities are drastically improving and becoming more modern. The only problem I have is the utter hypocrisy amongst the student body. I guess every Christian school is going to have some hypocrites, even the best ones like AC.... Read 97 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 610

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Columbia County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 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.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,049

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Evans, GA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: I couldn’t be happier with SAIL! SAIL fosters an environment that not only meets the needs academically of my two kids, but also nurtures their social and emotional development. The staff goes above and beyond to communicate with me as a parent about immediate concerns academically. I appreciate this so much, and I always feel as if I know the academic areas my child excels in and needs to improve upon. In addition, SAIL feels like a family. My children are always telling me stories of their friends and team building activities their teachers do within the classroom. I wish I could rate SAIL with 10 stars!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 567

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Columbia County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  5 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.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 988

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Richmond County Schools, GA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.51 out of 5  253 reviews

Freshman: One thing I like about A.R.Johnson is how much experience we are getting in different fields at such young ages. I am on the Healthcare science pathway, so I will have the chance to earn multiple certifications, such as patient care, CPR/First Aid, Emergency Medical Technician and do much more. We are blessed with the opportunity to work with engineers and healthcare professionals. We are also exposed to more rigorous math and science courses once we start in the 6th grade. I like the fact I am surrounded by like minded people and hopefully I can work with them someday. A.R. Johnson also has a variety of clubs, such as HOSA, TSA, Robotics, and many sports. This is why I feel A.R.Johnson is one of the best schools in the state!... Read 253 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 654

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Johnston, SC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.71 out of 5  17 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!... Read 17 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 216

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Richmond County Schools, GA•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  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.... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 715

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Aiken, SC•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  24 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.... Read 24 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 225

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 749

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Columbia County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 867

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Augusta, GA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Curtis really has an individual approach to each student as well as an innovative curriculum. The faculty and staff are outstanding and exhibit professionalism, kindness and a true Christ-like character. My child is constantly challenged academically and looks forward to each day at school. Additionally, we have been very pleased with how the administration has handled policies regarding the pandemic by balancing safety with the importance of in-person learning.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 365

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Columbia County Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: I like that school a lot it has thing we can do as students like joking clubs and sports and other things we can also learn language.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 589

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Aiken County Public Schools, SC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 689

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Edgefield County School District, SC•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• Students 389

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Hephzibah, GA•

• Public School•

• K-11

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: GSIC is THE hidden jewel of Richmond County. A beautiful and clean facility that welcomes all. GSIC provides a safe and supportive environment that encourages learning, athletics, and community involvement. GSIC offers many clubs, activities, and sports to accommodate its diverse student body. There is an authentic sense of family and inclusion at this school. The faculty, board, students, volunteers, coaches, and parents give 110% everyday. If you are interested in enrolling your child, my advice would be to enroll before the school is full. My son had been on a waiting list. GSIC is a young school with unlimited potential. I am confident GSIC will be recognized as an award-winning education facility. I would like to see Chapel added to GSIC; as an optional activity students could go to in the morning before school. I would love for a bus transportation system to be created; I understand that is a financial and logistical enigma, but GSIC has conquered greater hurdles.... Read 7 reviews

• grade B

• Students 754

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1